Millions of Britons overpaying for NHS prescriptions – how you could save hundreds | Personal Finance | Finance

While people under state pension age usually have to pay for their NHS prescriptions, anyone can buy a PPC from the NHS website.

Meanwhile, NHS prescription charges could soon apply to over 60s in England if a Government proposal to make them pay for medication is given the go ahead.

If the plans get the green light it will mean tens of thousands of older people will have to fork out for these extra costs.

A Department for Health and Social Care spokesperson said: “Around 90 percent of community prescriptions in England are free of charge, and people don’t pay if they are on a low income, over 60, or have certain medical conditions.