# Do I pay for a dental prescription on the NHS?

Source: https://thelocaldentist.co.uk/answers/do-i-pay-for-an-nhs-dental-prescription/
Updated: 2026-08-13

## Quick answer

NHS dental band charges and NHS prescription charges are separate. If your dentist issues an NHS prescription, normal NHS prescription fee or exemption rules apply — being exempt from dental bands does not always mean the same for prescriptions, and vice versa.

## Key facts

- Dental bands ≠ prescription charges
- Check current NHS prescription fee/exemptions
- Private prescriptions are priced differently

Editorial content from The Local Dentist — not clinical advice.