Chancellor says how much you will pay for prescriptions from April

Chancellor says how much you will pay for prescriptions from April View Image

Prescription charges in England will be frozen next year, the Chancellor has confirmed ahead of the Budget. Rachel Reeves said the cost of living is still putting pressure on households and “no one should put their health at risk” because they can not afford medication.

The price of a single item will remain at £9.90, while three-month and annual pre-payment certificates will also be frozen for 2026/27. The move is an extension of a freeze on prescription charges announced in April, which was the first in three years.

The latest freeze is expected to save patients £12 million next year, according to the Government. Ms Reeves said: “No one should put their health at risk because they can’t afford their med