Major change to NHS prescriptions announced
This provides patients with a safe and convenient way to order and receive medicine from the comfort of their own home.According to theThis, experts say has been reinforced by changes in online shopping behaviours in the last two years due to theStefan Kulik, Managing Director of Royal Mail Health, said: “Royal Mail is one of the country’s most trusted institutions, so it makes sense for us to deliver prescriptions to the nation’s doorsteps.
"We want to help everyone across the UK access their health needs safely and conveniently, in whichever way they choose to. “Pharmacy2U is an important partner for Royal Mail Health. Working together, we are ensuring that patients that want to order through online pharmacies can do so quickly and conveniently.”would be frozen for the first time in 12 years in order to 'put money back in people's pockets'.The Department of Health said that charges would usually rise with inflation.
But the cost of living crisis currently facing millions has pushed the Conservatives to leave rates unchanged. The plan is set to save Brits up to £17 million, with single prescriptions remaining at £9.35, while a three-month prescription prepayment certificate stays at £30.25.
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