VAT on private prescrptions?

[Piglet]

It's only in England that you have to pay for prescriptions, Elizabeth. They're free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

[EJ]

Thank you I was aware of that.

[magie06]

We've to pay 2.50 per item on prescription here to a max of 25 euro.

[OldMike]

We don't have free prescriptions in the UK Magie although some groups are exempt like over 60s. I have a pre payment which is about £10.00 a month for ten months and as many items as I like.

I'm in the over 60's group Elizabeth up to the age of 60 I was only on anti-depressants, when I passed 60 I was on on AD's. 3 separate BP meds (one of one type and 2 of another to get the dosage right) and statins so was glad they are free.

[EJ]

I'm in the over 60's group Elizabeth up to the age of 60 I was only on anti-depressants, when I passed 60 I was on on AD's. 3 separate BP meds (one of one type and 2 of another to get the dosage right) and statins so was glad they are free.

I'm fifty five next birthday and I am glad of the pre payment plan. It would be very expensive otherwise