How National Health Services Compare across UK Countries
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Prescription charges are different in England than the rest of the UK.
There are no charges for prescriptions in Northern Ireland, Wales or Scotland. A charge of £7.40 is required for citizens in England for patients over the age of 16, or 19 if a full time student, and under the age of 59. Other exceptions include medication for contraception and prescription medication for low income patients.
