Prescriptions

If you request a repeat prescription when you have run out of your medication, we cannot guarantee that you will get a repeat the next day. You may also need a check up, and we do not always have appointments available in the same week, let alone the next day.

Make sure you request your repeat prescription in plenty of time, either by popping into the surgery in person or using the online repeat prescription service.

Please allow 48 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed; if you experience any issues please telephone the surgery.

Non-urgent advice: Patient Notice

For your own safety we do not take prescription requests by telephone.

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28 Day Prescribing

According to the Department of Health, a 28 day repeat prescribing interval is recognised by the NHS as making the best possible balance between patient convenience, good medical practice and minimal drug wastage.

In line with this guidance, our standard will shortly become 28 day prescribing to ensure safe repeat prescribing. Pre-payment certificates may help some patients financially and repeat dispensing may offer for patients on regular and stable medication.

Please use your usual reviews to discuss your medication.

Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions

NHS Charges

Currently, you are entitled to free prescriptions if you are in full time education up to the age of 18, or have a specific health condition. To find out if you are entitled to free prescriptions visit the NHS website.

These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.

  • Prescription (per item): £9.35
  • 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £108.10
  • 3-month PPC: £30.25

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 Online

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.

If you need more of the pill, make sure you book an appointment to see the nurse when you reach your last packet, not your last few pills! 

It is your responsibility to make sure that you don’t run out!

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.

Non-urgent advice: Notice

Please allow 48 hours for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account. They will be ready for collection after 3pm.

Also note that we are changing our prescriptions to 28 days.