Ordering a Repeat Prescription
The following methods are available for patients ordering a repeat prescription:
Please allow two full working days for processing of prescriptions. Weekends and bank holidays are not working days.
Electronic Prescribing Service
This practice is set up for the electronic prescription service. Please fill out the form below to register.
Electronic Prescribing Service Form
This means that for most patients we can send your prescription to your chosen chemist. This will save you having to come down to the surgery.
More information can be found on the NHS website.
Locate a pharmacy near you. You can also find out which services they offer.
You can nominate a pharmacy through:
The NHS app. You will find this in the prescriptions section.
The NHS website.
The Patient Access website. Then select Nominated Pharmacy.
The Patient Access app. You will find this in the account section.
Medication Reviews
Your prescription slip will show how many times you have ordered since the GP last authorised it.
This will appear under the item on the right hand slip of your prescription. For example, ‘Last Issue 4/6’. This means that you have ordered this item 4 times and may order 2 more before reauthorisation by a GP.
Your GP will take 5 working days to review your prescription after you order it the authorised number of times.
We ask patients on repeat medications to see a doctor or practice nurse at least once a year. This is to review these regular medications. A notification should appear on your repeat slip.
Some patients on certain medication will need to have regular blood tests. This is due to the medication prescribed.
To request a medication review, please fill out this form.
Collections
Repeat prescriptions that are within the review date take 2 working days to process.
Repeat prescriptions that are past the review date will take up to 5 working days to process.
If you use EPS, it will take 5 working days before your medication is ready for collection.
Please ensure you allow enough time for this so that you do not run out of your 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 more than four items in three months or more than 14 items in 12 months, it may be cheaper to buy a PPC.
- Telephone advice and order line 0845 850 0030
- General Public - Buy or Renew a PPC Online
There is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website.
Fill out a Prescription Charges Exemption Form online
Help with NHS costs
In England, around 90% of prescription items are dispensed free. This includes exemptions from charging for those on low incomes, such as:
- those on specific benefits or through the NHS Low Income Scheme
- those who are age exempt
- those with certain medical conditions
More information is available at NHS UK
Online Medication Help
Search and find information about all available medicines using the NHS Medicine A to Z.
Wastage
The practice is working to reduce waste in the NHS. We ask our patients to only order items on their prescription that they are currently taking. If you have enough supplies of some of your medication at home, please only order the items that you need. Thank you.