The NHS Prescription Charge from 1st April 2024
£9.90 per item
Some items may have more than one charge, e.g., elastic hosiery; a member of the pharmacy team will explain if that is the case.
The NHS prescription charge is a contribution to the NHS; it is not a payment to the pharmacy and is not related to the cost of your medicine(s).
If you need four or more prescriptions in three months or 12 or more prescriptions a year, you could save money with a Prescription Prepayment Certificate – speak to a member of the pharmacy team for more details.
Certain patient groups are entitled to free NHS prescriptions and some items, e.g., contraceptives, are free-of-charge on the NHS. To check if you’re eligible for free NHS prescriptions, ask a member of the pharmacy team for advice or visit: www.nhs.uk/healthcosts
Payment Methods
To pay for your prescription:
- Cheque
Send a cheque by post to:
Orange Pharmacy 237 London Road,
Reading RG1 3NY
Pay to: Orange Private Limited Please put your name and date of birth on the back of the cheque. - Electronic Bank Transfer
Make an electronic bank transfer to:
Orange Private Limited
Sort Code: 20-65-20
Account No: 83055396
Ref: Prx- YOUR SURNAME