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Over a million people in England paid too much for NHS prescriptions, study finds

MORE than a million people in England overpaid for NHS prescriptions in the year to April 2021, a consumer advice company reported yesterday.

On average, people affected missed out on savings of around £40 – because a certificate could have capped their costs.

MoneySavingExpert said people can buy an NHS prescription “season ticket” which would typically save them money if they tend to pay for more than one prescription per month.

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