The prescription charge in England is set to increase by 15p on April 1 2020 in line with inflation.
In a written statement published by Health Secretary Matt Hancock, the Government announced the charge will rise from £9 to £9.15 for each medicine or appliance dispensed as of next month.
Charges for wigs and fabric supports will also rise in line with inflation.
The cost of surgical bras will rise to £30.05, abdominal or spinal supports to £45.35, stock-size modacrylic wigs will increase to £74.15, partial human hair wigs will now cost £196.40 and full bespoke human hair wigs will rise to £287.20.
