Martin Lewis explains how to save ‘hundreds’ on NHS prescriptions | Personal Finance | Finance
Martin Lewis returned to screens on Tuesday in the final episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show Live in the current series. He urged Britons to find out whether they are paying too much for NHS prescriptions.
Mr Lewis said: “A freedom of information request we did showed a million people overpaid last year.”
An increase to the cost of prescriptions could be coming in the near future, but no announcement has yet been made regarding this.
He explained: “If it’s going to go up, it’ll go up on April 1, but we haven’t had an announcement.”
The current cost of NHS prescriptions is £9.35, but some people may be able to pay less.
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Mr Lewis outlined the potential benefits of utilising the prepayment option.
He said: “If you use 12 or more prescriptions a year, which over a million people did, then it’s cheaper.
“Some people save hundreds on this, those who need three or four prescriptions a month.”
Due to the fact the cost of prescriptions could rise in less than a month, Mr Lewis urged people not to delay in finding out if they could save money.
It is worth noting that this only applies in England, as people do not have to pay for prescriptions in other British nations.
Recipients of the following benefits may be entitled to some help:
- Income-based benefits
- Universal Credit
- Tax Credits
- Pension Credit
People who are entitled to support could get the following:
- Free NHS prescriptions
- Free NHS dental treatment
- Free NHS sight tests
- Free NHS wigs and fabric supports
- Help towards the cost of glasses or contact lenses
- Help towards travel costs to receive NHS treatment
