It has been annouced by the government that the cost of NHS prescriptions in England will rise 25p to £7.65 from 1 April 2012.
Charges for basic dental treatment will rise 50p to £17.50, with rises of up to £5 for more complex work.
But the cost of a prescription payment certificate (PPC), which is valid for three months, will remain at £29.10 and the price of an annual PPC will be held at £104.
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