Repeat Prescriptions

If you are on repeat medication for a long standing condition, there are a range of options available to you to make collecting your medicines as easy as possible.

The Doctors have now instructed reception staff not to take requests for same day prescriptions, we are asking patients to make sure they have enough, to allow for processing of their repeat prescriptions.

Ordering Prescriptions

Prescriptions take 24 hours if you are collecting from the surgery, if you have your prescriptions sent to a chemist it will be 3 working days until ready for collection.

Repeat prescriptions can be ordered in the following ways:

• In person/by post - each prescription issued has a white side to it which lists the medication you have on prescription. Simply tick the items you require, and place it in one of our order boxes or post it to us. There are boxes in our reception area.
• Online – Complete a simple registration form & bring two forms ID, one photographic into surgery.

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.

What Does the Pharmacy Provide?

The pharmacy provides all the services you would expect, and is open 100 hours a week. We propose it should open until 23:00 at night and be open both Saturday and Sunday. This should help those who find it difficult to collect medications in the middle of the day. It will also provide a delivery service.

It also provides over the counter medications, and is able to offer advice services to compliment our own, including some health checks, and advice on issues such as hair loss and weight management.

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): £8.40
• 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

Please allow 24 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed. Any problems please telephone the surgery.