From the 1st of April, women experiencing symptoms of the menopause can now access cheaper HRT, helping to save hundreds of pounds in prescription charges. This step will reduce prescription costs to just £19.30 per year, ensuring that cost is no longer a barrier to receiving essential medicines.
Before applying, please check that you’re not already eligible for free NHS prescriptions using the eligibility checker here: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-if-youre-eligible-help and that your medicine is covered by the HRT PPC. For a list of eligible HRT medication, visit: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hrt-ppc-medicines. Also check whether a three- or 12-month general PPC is more suitable for you. It covers all NHS prescriptions, not just HRT items, and may be more cost effective if you are prescribed other medicines as well as HRT. Visit: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc.
To obtain HRT PCC online, please visit: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hrt-ppc or in person at some pharmacies.
For further help and support, please call 0300 330 2089.
