Repeat Prescriptions

Repeat prescriptions are issued for medication which your doctor has agreed you need on a regular basis. You can request your medication using the following methods:

• Using the order form attached to your prescription, tick the items you require and put your request into the “post box” adjacent to the reception window or send it through the post either enclosing a SAE or you can pick it up yourself.
• Alternatively you can order online via the link at the top of this page. New users are required to complete a simple registration.

if you cannot find your request form you can write down the items you require and use one of the above procedures.

For those patients who find it difficult to get to the surgery we are happy to work the local pharmacies which operate a repeat prescription collection and delivery service.

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.

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): £9.65
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £111.60
• 3-month PPC: £31.25

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. Please note that we are unable to take requests for medication over the telephone.