Online repeat prescriptions.

Repeat Prescriptions

We cannot accept repeat prescriptions over the telephone unless you are housebound. Prescription requests have to be in writing.

It is helpful when ordering repeat prescriptions to provide an explanation at the time of request if there are any changes i.e. ordering early due to a holiday.

Please make sure that you have ticked all the items that you want on your repeat prescription.

It takes us two working days to process your prescription from the day of your dropping your request in. We then send your prescriptions to the pharmacy of your choice, who may take at least another one working day to order your medication.

Prescription Time Tables 

• Into Surgery Monday collect Thursday from pharmacy
• Into Surgery Tuesday collect Friday from pharmacy
• Into Surgery Wednesday collect Monday from pharmacy
• Into Surgery Thursday collect Tuesday from pharmacy
• Into surgery Friday collect Wednesday from pharmacy
• Into Surgery Saturday/Sunday collect Thursday from pharmacy

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.

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 prescription costs

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

• Prescription (per item): £8.60
• 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. PPCs are available by 10 monthly direct debit instalment payments and allow anyone to obtain all the prescriptions they need for £2.00 per week.

• 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 prescription to be available for collection or sent to the pharmacy. Any problems please telephone the surgery.

+++IMPORTANT NOTICE+++

In September 2014 we are changing our clinical records system and from then you will need to register for the new, secure online service in order to request repeat prescriptions. This service will be disabled in January 2015.