Repeat prescriptions are issued at the doctor’s discretion and are normally for patients on long-term treatment. Requests for prescriptions can be made in writing (note or by completing the order form issued with your prescriptions), via your nominated pharmacy or online. We do not accept prescription requests via email or over the telephone.
It takes 2 working days to process a repeat prescription, as this allows your usual doctor to review the request. By requesting your repeat prescription in good time, you are helping to ensure that your medicine is prescribed and used safely. Please ask about online requests for repeat medication.
Ordering and Collecting
To improve our services to you, we are asking you to change the way you order your repeat prescriptions.
Could you please nominate a pharmacy, so that your prescription can be sent direct to that pharmacy for dispensing and collection.
Ask your nominated Pharmacist if want the Chemist to order your repeat items on your behalf from us. They will do this and then let you know when the items are ready to pick up. This takes 2 working days. Please note that there are some drugs that cannot be ordered by this service. Your pharmacist will advise.
We hope this will reduce queues at the desk and also the chance of the prescription request being mislaid.
Prescriptions may also be requesting using our online access facility www.patientaccess.com
Questions about your prescription
If you have questions about your medicine or your prescription please contact the surgery.
Your local pharmacists can also answer any questions about your prescription. They can answer questions on medicines you can buy without a prescription.
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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.
Details of the current charges
If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months, or more than 14 items in 12 months, you may find it cheaper to buy a pre payment certificate.
- The quickest way to order a PPC is online - Buy or Renew a PPC Online
- If you need help buying a PPC, call us on 0300 330 1341
About pharmacists
As qualified healthcare professionals, they can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:
- Coughs
- Colds
- Sore throats
- Tummy trouble
- Aches and pains
They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.
Find a pharmacy
Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.
Most pharmacies have a private room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff.