NHS prescriptions charges for patients in England have been frozen at £9.90 for the second year in a row until next April. Previously, the prescription charges were increased at the beginning of each tax year, with the last rise increasing it from £9.65 to £9.90 in April 2024. However, some people may be able to get them at a discounted rate or even for no cost at all but they will need to meet specific criteria and potentially provide proof. There’s a broad range of exemptions that could