Discounts are also available to people who do not qualify for free prescriptions through their age or for health reasons.
As it stands, the cost of a prescription per item is £9.35 but to reduce this charge individuals can purchase a prepayment certificate (PPC).
This form allows people to claim as many NHS prescriptions they need for a set price throughout a defined period of time..
A prepayment certificate (PPC) costs an individual £30.25 for a three month period or £108.10 for 12 months.
