Prescriptions

If you are already registered, you can use the NHS App to order prescriptions

Repeat prescriptions can be ordered in a number of ways:

By using the repeat prescription counterfoil (or repeat card), writing down the details of the medication required
You can send your request by sending us a message
Use the NHS App

We are unable to take orders or issue repeat prescriptions by telephone, on weekends, public holidays or out of normal surgery hours.

Allow a minimum of 48 hours for completion and allow extra time for weekends and public holidays. If a stamped, addressed envelope is included with your request, the prescription can be posted to you but please allow extra time for the postal service.

We also offer a collection service (operated by the majority of local chemists). Please ask the receptionist for details. Patients do need to indicate on their repeat request slip which chemist they wish to collect from and allow extra time for the prescription to be collected by the pharmacist.

The general rule is that patients are allowed four repeats before review by the GP - the exception being contraceptive and HRT therapy when repeats are only given during consultation with the GP.

Questions about your prescription

If you have questions about your medicine or your prescription please contact the surgery.

Your local pharmacists can also answer any questions about your prescription. They can answer questions on medicines you can buy without a prescription.

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NHS Medicines A to Z

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.

NHS Charges

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

Details of the current charges

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 pre payment certificate.

The quickest way to order a PPC is online - Buy or Renew a PPC Online
If you need help buying a PPC, call us on 0300 330 1341

There is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website

Medicines Waste Campaign

Please help us in this campaign by:

Ordering only what you need
Returning unwanted medicines to your pharmacy for safe disposal
Taking your medicines with you if you go into hospital

It is estimated that at any one time £90 million worth of unused prescription medicines are being retained in individuals' homes across the UK. With a few simple considerations patients could help save the NHS millions each year.

For more information please download the Medicines Waste Poster (PDF, 197KB).