Repeat Prescriptions
We are a fully dispensing practice and will provide you with any medicines necessary from the surgery.
If you take regular medication and order repeat prescriptions, please tick the items you require on your counterfoil and return it to us either:
- On line using the link above
- By post – please enclose a stamped addressed envelope and we will post the prescription back to you.
- By calling at the surgery – we have a collection box to save you waiting if there is a queue.
Alternatively you can order online via the link at the top of this page. New users are required to complete a simple one-off registration.
For reasons of safety, we DO NOT accept requests over the telephone. Should you require medication urgently when the surgery is closed please contact Urgent Care 111 who will triage the call.
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.
Due to staff shortages in the Dispensary we require THREE full working days for prescriptions to be processed (5 days if using the postal service) 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.
The current prescription charge is £9.65 per item.
A prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) could save you money on NHS prescription costs:
- a 3-month PPC costs £31.25
- a 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC) is £111.60
- a 12-month PPC for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) only is £19.30
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 72 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed. Any problems please telephone the surgery.