NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC)

You can also buy an HRT PPC in-person at some pharmacies.

If you get prescriptions for items other than HRT medicines, you may save more with a 3 or 12 month PPC that covers all NHS prescriptions.

A PPC will save you more than an HRT PPC if you get:

• 4 or more items in a 3-month period and at least 2 are not for HRT medication
• 12 or more items in 12-month period and at least 10 are not for HRT medication

It will be valid for 12 months from the start date and is still valid for use on the day it expires.

If it is over a month before you collect your next HRT prescription, you should buy later to get the most out of your HRT PPC.

You can choose the start date of your HRT PPC. This can be up to one calendar month before or after the date you buy. 

As the HRT PPC is being introduced from 1 April 2023 you will not be able to backdate it to before this date.

NHS HRT prescription charges

If you have paid for NHS prescribed HRT medicine you may get a refund if:

• you get an NHS refund form (FP57) when you pay for your NHS prescription - you cannot get one later
• your HRT PPC covers the date you paid for your NHS prescription
• the HRT PPC covers your HRT medicine

The FP57 tells you how to claim.

You need to apply for a refund within 3 months of paying the prescription charge.

HRT PPC cost

HRT PPCs are not refundable, even if your circumstances change.

It is important that your details are correct and are kept up to date. If your details do not match what is on your prescriptions, you may receive a penalty charge.

Contact us if you change your name or address, or if you notice any errors on your certificate.

If you change your name, you need a new certificate. We will need you to send us a copy of your marriage certificate, civil partnership certificate, deed poll, passport, or decree absolute.

If you lose or damage your certificate, contact us. We can send you a replacement.