Repeat Prescriptions

Please note: Pharmacies are no longer able to order prescriptions on your behalf (except in very exceptional circumstances) and you will need to order direct from us.  To do this please use one of the methods highlighted below.

If your long-term medication has been approved on a repeat prescription basis you may order in the following ways:

• In person/post – tick the required items on the tear off repeat slip and forward it to the surgery. If you would like your prescription posted back to you then please supply the receptionist with a pre-paid envelope. Please bear in mind that this may take longer as we cannot be held responsible for the postal system.
• Online – follow the link at the top of this page to order your repeat medication.  If you have not yet registered for this online service then you will need to attend the surgery first with photographic ID documents to enable a username and password to be issued to you.  We cannot do this over the telephone or via the website unfortunately.
• NHS App - go to your apps store within your phone and download the NHS App or visit the webpage here.

It is practice policy that we do not accept telephone requests for prescriptions.

The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)

The majority of prescriptions are now sent electronically to the pharmacy, this means you do not need to attend the practice to collect your prescription.

You must nominate a pharmacy for your prescriptions to be sent to. To nominate a pharmacy you can either contact the practice or you can let the pharmacy know directly. If you let the pharmacy know this will update our practice records automatically. 

For more detailed information, download the EPS patient information leaflet (PDF, 52.8kb). Or watch What is EPS? on the EPS YouTube channel.

Pharmacy Opening Hours

If you would like to check which pharmacy is open and when please click here for more information.

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor, clinical pharmacist 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 three full working days 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
• 12-month prepayment certificate for HRT £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