In May 2024, the cost of an NHS prescription in England rose to £9.90 per item – and if you’re on multiple forms of medication that can result in a hefty payment each time you vist the pharmacy.

But did you know there’s a way of potentially cutting costs dramatically? Laura Potts, who suffers from a number of health ailments and has several prescription items herself, explains what you can do to save money.

“I take a lot of medication so I get a lot of prescription medication from the…