Whetstone Medical Centre

44 Whetstone Lane, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 2TF

Telephone: 0151 647 9613

The practice is currently closed. Please call NHS 111 for any non-emergencies.

If you’re unable to attend your appointment or no longer require it, please contact the practice so it can be offered to another patient

Prescription Charges

Extensive exemption and remission arrangements protect those likely to have difficulty in paying charges (NHS prescription and dental charges, optical and hospital travel costs).

The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines.  Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.

NHS charges

These charges apply in England only from 1st April 2022. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.

  • Prescription (per item) = £9.35
  • 3-month prepayment certificate (PPC) = £30.25
  • 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC) = £108.10

If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months, or more than 15 items in 12 months, you may find it cheaper to buy a PPC.

There is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website

Opening Times

  • Monday
    08:00 until 18:30
  • Tuesday
    08:00 until 18:30
  • Wednesday
    08:00 until 18:30
  • Thursday
    08:00 until 18:30
  • Friday
    08:00 until 18:30
  • Saturday
    CLOSED
  • Sunday
    CLOSED
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