New online portal for Isle of Man pre-paid prescriptions
If paid for on an individual basis, each item on an Isle of Man prescription costs £3.85, with elastic hosiery rising to £7.70.The pre-paid certificates allow the charges for regular prescriptions to be capped.Those applying online will need to provide their NHS number, with "pop-up sessions" set to be held across the island to help people get to grips with accessing the new system.Paper applications remain available for those without access to the internet, with payments accepted over the phone or by post.
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