Repeat Prescriptions

Ordering a Repeat Prescription

If the doctor has prescribed regular medication then you can order a repeat prescription. If you are a new patient you will need to speak to the doctor first, so that your prescription can be added to our records.

72 hours notice will be required for prescriptions (exc. weekends and Bank Holidays).

We are unable to accept requests over the telephone except for our Housebound Patients.

Patients eligible to receive their long-term medication on a repeat prescription basis can order in a number of ways:

via the NHS App
Use the tear-off slip to re-order by post.
Request your usual chemist to order it on your behalf
Fill in a prescription request slip which you can get from the reception.
Send a stamped addressed envelope for the postal request. Please allow longer for these to be returned you.
Make an appointment with the Doctor (or Nurse if appropriate) when your review is indicated.
If you run short of medication unexpectedly, your regular Pharmacist may be able to help you pending a repeat prescription being ordered in the normal way.

Pharmacy Collection Service

Various pharmacists have a prescription collection service at the surgery for which patients will need to register. If you want to use the service, please enquire at your local pharmacy or at reception.

When you order a prescription online, you can have it sent electronically to a pharmacy of your choice. This is called a nomination.

Learn how to nominate a pharmacy

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor, nurse practitioner or Clinical Pharmacist 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.

Patients on specific medications will require annual monitoring (this may include blood tests, blood pressure readings or other investigations). You will be advised of this requirement when starting the medication if required. Please attend for any monitoring required as soon as you are invited as this ensures the medication is prescribed safely.

Medication Queries

Please get in touch with the surgery to raise a query about your medication.

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.

When going abroad you can take your NHS medications with you.

Please visit the NHS website for the latest Prescription Charges

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

Further Information

Find a Pharmacy

Use the NHS Pharmacy finder to locate pharmacies near you.

Find a pharmacy

Electronic Prescription Service

The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) sends electronic prescriptions from GP surgeries to pharmacies. Eventually EPS will remove the need for most paper prescriptions.

You will be asked upon registration to nominate a pharmacy for any prescriptions to be sent to electronically for you, which saves you needing to attend the practice to collect a paper prescription. This can be updated at any time by contacting the practice.

Learn more about the Electronic Prescription Service

Electronic Repeat Dispensing

Learn about the benefits of Electronic Repeat Dispensing and how to set it up.

Learn more about Electronic Repeat Dispensing

Dispose of Unwanted Medicines Properly (DUMP)

Each year over £1million is wasted locally on unused medicines. This money could be used to perform 300 hip replacements or employ a number of additional staff. Please help to stop this waste of taxpayers money by remembering the following:

Clear out your cupboards of unwanted and out-of-date medicines to your local pharmacy for safe disposal. Please do not bring used needles or dressings.
Only order medicines that you need.
Let your GP know if you have stopped taking any repeat medicines.

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