Prescription costs

robertls
robertls Member Posts: 2,304
edited 23. Sep 2009, 16:19 in Living with Arthritis archive
From local chemist..or GP surgery.

It costs £104 per year...

As I'm currently on 8 different 'meds' it was costing me nearly £60 a month

Saving me a fortune.

I filled in form at Chemist and that was it. It applies as soon as you've paid your money. no need to wait for card to arrive. Just sign back of perscription to say you'd pre-paid.
Hell an easy to fill in form......not many of those left for us eh??

Rob x
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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    hi u can phone and pay by card 08458500030 i pay for three months £28.25 stock up then leave it a couple of months might end up going yearly when have money to pay for it
    val
  • robertls
    robertls Member Posts: 2,304
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    valval wrote:
    hi u can phone and pay by card 08458500030 i pay for three months £28.25 stock up then leave it a couple of months might end up going yearly when have money to pay for it

    Oh Val....what a cunning plan..... :shock:

    Too much for a 'simple old village boy' like me to have though of. :wink:

    Rob x
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  • topgirl
    topgirl Member Posts: 290
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    You can do them on line too....
    Saves the cost of a telephone call( if you are tight like me :!: :roll: )...
    Cant remember the address but try putting ' pay monthly for percriptions' into google....they also send you an email when its due to run out.....
    Hope this helps
    x
  • debbieclap
    debbieclap Member Posts: 109
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi all
    if you have a long term condition you can also get help with prescription cost look at www.direct.gov.uk

    Debbie
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi, I have one, and they are certainly worth it if you have regular medicaton. The only thing is, I've had it for quite a while and I can't remeber how I got it!! :oops: The GP or the chemist are sure to know. Love Sue
  • joyous
    joyous Member Posts: 179
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    hi i dont pay for my meds im on disability working tax credit and living allowance as well i get free dental treatment and eye care as well , have you looked into it , i get a bus pass as well with the mobility side ofit it coasts a fortune other wise xxxx
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi
    You can apply online and pay by monthly direct debit
    website is: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk
    or
    Tel: 0845 601 8076

    It costs me £104.00 per annum You can pay in 3 monthly instalments of 28.25.
    I hope this helps. It has saved me money.

    Sharmaine
  • sarahbenn
    sarahbenn Member Posts: 39
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    hi ive just signed up for a yearly one which i pay £11.00 per month for 10 months :D i set it all up over the phone :D
  • ritwren
    ritwren Member Posts: 928
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Any chemist can give you one right away. I have a yearly one too, could'nt manage otherwise. I used to do that thing too, getting one for 3 months and stocking up then leaving it for a month or two but there were some tablets I could'nt get to stock up.
    Here in Northern Ireland our charges went down this year and will be abolished next year.
    rita

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