The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that NHS prescription charges will remain frozen at £9.90 for the 2026/27 financial year, extending the existing freeze to help patients and save about £12 million next year.
The freeze applies to single prescriptions as well as to three‑month and annual prepayment certificates. Roughly 89 % of prescriptions in England are already free for children, over‑60s, pregnant women and those with certain medical conditions. The NHS Low Income Scheme also offers assistance with prescription payments and provides free prescriptions for eligible groups such as pensioners, students, state‑benefit recipients and care‑home residents.
The decision is part of the government’s cost‑of‑living strategy, which includes free breakfast clubs, an increased National Living Wage, and protection of the pension triple lock.
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