Order Your Repeat Prescriptions

NHS app on mobile phone

Download the NHS App here. You can set this up without needing to come into the surgery to verify your identity.

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If you have not yet registered for online services, please click the link below:

Register for Online Services

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To ensure your records and medications list are up to date, you will be asked annually to complete the medication review form. This information is then reviewed by our pharmacist, and passed to your doctor if needed. You do not need to book an appointment for this.

This review is to ensure you are managing well with your medicines, and that you are on the right doses to suit you.

Various over the counter medicines

Over the Counter Medicines

The rules regarding prescribing medicines that are available to purchase over-the-counter are changing. New NHS policy means you will need to buy over-the-counter medications for a variety of minor health conditions. Common examples of these are some pain killers, hayfever medication and some eye drops.

More information regarding this new policy is available below:

How to order Repeat Prescriptions

There are a number of ways you can order your medication:

  1. If you have acces to the internet you can use the practice website
  2. Through the NHS App
  3. Through our online service - You can access this by coming to the surgery with a form of ID and a Username and Password will be given to you by our reception team
  4. Put request through the letter box when the surgery is open or closed.You can order your repeat medication by dropping off your repeat prescription list in our letter box
  5. Order by post enclosing a stamped addressed envelope
Please note that we require 48 hours' notice to process prescription requests.

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Prescription Fees

Help with NHS costs

In England, around 90% of prescription items are dispensed free.

You may be exempt from paying a prescription charge if you are:

  • on specific benefits or through the NHS Low Income Scheme
  • under 16 or over 60
  • aged between 16-18 and in full time education
  • living with certain medical conditions (see the list of qualifying conditions here)
  • pregnant or have recently given birth in the last 12 months and have a valid maternity exemption certificate. You can obtain this from your midwife.

Are you entitled to free prescriptions?

Click here for more information and to find out if you qualify.

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 14 items in 12 months, you may find it cheaper to buy a PPC.

 

Thinking about a pre-payment certificate?

Click here form more information, and to buy a PPC online.

Alternatively you can order one over the phone by calling 0845 850 0030.

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To ensure your records and medications list are up to date, you will be asked annually to complete the medication review form. This information is then reviewed by our pharmacist, and passed to your doctor if needed. You do not need to book an appointment for this.

This review is to ensure you are managing well with your medicines, and that you are on the right doses to suit you.