The Prescription Hack No One Told You About - The NHS Deal You Might Be Missing. Pre-Payment Certificates. April 2026

And now, time for a Coughy Break!Welcome back to Coughy Break! In this episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley discuss the topic of pre-payment certificates. If you pay for one or more NHS prescription items a month, this has to be an episode to listen to! How to save money on your prescriptions can only be a good thing.And if you are on HRT medications, you also need to listen to this epispode. We talk about the HRT pre-payment certificate, something many patients and doctors don't know about. Dr Geoff and Dr Sam look at the facts and give you information about who the certificates can be helpful for, how to get them and just what you can expect when you get one.If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at [email protected]  Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break!Links we discuss in the show:https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs/nhs-hormone-replacement-therapy-prescription-prepayment-certificate-hrt-ppc/medicines-covered-hrt-ppc https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs/nhs-hormone-replacement-therapy-prescription-prepayment-certificate-hrt-ppc https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/save-money-with-a-prescription-prepayment-certificate-ppc/ Legal DisclaimerAll content provided (“Content”) is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or healthcare advice. The content is valid in England at the time of recording. The Content should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical or healthcare advice tailored to your specific circumstances. Always consult a qualified medical professional for medical matters.  Released 13/4/26Show time 10 minutes 13 secondsMusic and audio under licenseCoughy Break is a Coughy Break Production