Repeat Prescriptions

Patients on long-term medication can order repeat prescriptions in a number of ways:

• In person - drop your repeat slip into the box provided by reception having clearly ticked the items required.
• Using the Internet - If you have been issued a username and password click here to request your repeat medication online . If you would like to order your prescriptions online, please pop into the surgery with some photographic ID and fill out a registration form. We are able to issue you a username and password there and then. Please be aware you are only able to order medications that are on your repeat templates.
• By post - send it to us with a stamped addressed envelope if you want us to post it back to you. Please note if you have lost your repeat slip please write your name, address, date of birth and the name and dosage of the medication you need on a piece of paper.

Pharmacy Collection Service

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications, a notification should appear on your repeat slip. Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.

Please allow two full working days for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account.

Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions

Extensive exemption and remission arrangements protect those likely to have difficulty in paying charges (NHS prescription and dental charges, optical and hospital travel costs).

The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.

NHS charges

These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.

• Prescription(per item) is currently: £9.65
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £111.60
• 3-month PPC: £31.25

If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months, or more than 15 items in 12 months, you may find it cheaper to buy a PPC.

• Telephone advice and order line 0845 850 0030
• General Public - Buy or Renew a PPC On-line

There is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website

Please allow 48 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed. Any problems please telephone the surgery.

PLEASE NOTE - We DO NOT accept prescription requests over the phone, you can fax them too us if you are unable to get to the surgery, drop them through the door if we are closed or put them into the little red box in the foyer of reception. Alternativley, you can register for our online services, but this way you can only order medications that are on your repeat templates.