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NHS Prescription Services

NHS Prescription Services calculates the remuneration and reimbursement due to dispensing contractors across England.

Visit our NHS prescription charges section for information on prescription prepayment certificates, who gets free prescriptions and penalty charges.

Pharmacies, GP practices and appliance contractors

The dm+d, prescribing, dispensing and payment information for dispensing contractors

SICBLs, ICBs and other providers

Guidance and information for Local Authorities and Providers

Manufacturers and suppliers

Guidance for manufacturers and suppliers of medicines, oxygen and appliances

Real Time Exemption Checking (RTEC)

RTEC allows a pharmacy to automatically check if a patient is exempt from prescription charges

Contact NHS Prescription Services

You can contact us online, or by phone or post.We are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.

NHS Prescription Services news

How to prepare your end of month batch submissions

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April 2026 redetermination of product pricing

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Reimbursement price changes - January, February and March 2026

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