Repeat Prescriptions

Patients on long-term medication can use the repeat slip attached to their last prescription to re-order there medication.

Alternatively, if you do not have the repeat slip, you can write the medication you need on a piece of paper.

You can also order online via our Patient Access System. For more information on the Patient Access system, please click HERE.

PLEASE NOTE, THE SURGERY CANNOT TAKE PRESCRIPTION REQUESTS OVER THE PHONE, WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL.

Please allow two full working days for prescriptions to be processed and remember to allow extra time for weekends and bank holidays.

Dispensary

If you live more than 1 mile (1.6km) “as the crow flies”, from the nearest Chemist / Pharmacy, you can register to have your medication dispensed via the surgery.

The Dispensary is able to dispense all private prescriptions at the surgery, no matter where you live.

The dispensary is open the same time as the Surgery providing a timely and professional dispensing service.

The Dispensary also provides a delivery service for those patients who are housebound and unable to collect their medication from the surgery.

For more information please contact Andrea Pines, Dispensary Manager, or any of her staff, for advice about this and other services the dispensary can offer.

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): £8.80
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £104.00
• 3-month PPC: £29.10

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

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 and notification should appear on your repeat slip.

Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.