Prescriptions

Patients requiring a repeat prescription may request these at the Reception desk, by post,  or online as follows

• via NHS App
• via our website ( click the tile – order my prescriptions)

DO NOT TRY TO ORDER OVER THE TELEPHONE – In line with National Guidance  our staff are instructed not to accept telephone orders  which may lead to errors with complex or similar sounding drugs.

We cannot accept requests more than 10 days before the date they are due by any of the means mentioned earlier.

Please allow a minimum of 72 hours for the prescription to be processed.  ***Remember your chemist will  also need time to prepare your order on top ***

Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions

Click here to view the link that explains about free prescriptions

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): £9.90
• 3 months prepayment  ( PPC) : £32.05
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £114.50
• 12-month PPC for HRT ( hormone replacement therapy) only is £19.80 for twelve months

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

Get help with NHS prescriptions and health costs – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

TRAVELLERS TO SCOTLAND , WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND

Please dont assume that the Electronic Prescription Service extends to our neighbours in the United Kingdom. Only English Pharmacies are set up to accept electronic prescriptions.  Make sure you have enough medication for the duration of your travels as requests cannot be managed whilst outside ENGLAND.

TRAVELLERS OVERSEAS 

We get many requests from patients temporarily out of the country requesting medication or advice.  Please be advised this is not allowed

In line with GMC and international regulations we are unable to perform any medical consultations/prescriptions/advice for anyone currently outside the UK as we are not licensed to practice medicine overseas.