Repeat Prescriptions

There are a number of options open to patients when ordering repeat prescritptions:

• By telephone if housebound or over 65 - please call after 10:00.  
• Register online - speak to reception for details
• In person - drop your repeat slip in at reception with the required items clearly marked.
• By post - send it to us with a stamped addressed envelope if you want us to post it back to you.
• Via a chemist - if you use a regular chemist they can drop it in to us.

Please note that all local chemists provide a pick-up service but we do need your agreement first. Please ask for details at reception

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor,  or our  practice nurse , at least once a year to review these regular medications. Notification should appear on your repeat slip highlighted to act as a reminder. Please ensure an appointment is made before your medication runs out,  preferably at least two weeks before your next prescription becomes due.

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

Please allow 48  hours 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): £9.00
• 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 48 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed. Any problems please telephone the surgery.