Repeat Prescriptions

You can order repeat prescriptions in the following ways:

• By Hand - you can either hand the request slip in at reception or put it in our post box situated on our gate.
• Post - post it to us enclosing a stamped addressed envelope.
• Online - order online via the link at the top of this page.  You must first register for the service.
• Chemist - take a prescription request to one of our local chemists. See above tab for a list of local outlets.

We need to know the name, strength, dose and quantity of the drug or drugs you require. If you are on regular medication, you will have a computer request slip provided. Please use this whenever possible.  Please allow 48 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed. Any problems please telephone the surgery.

Please note that we are unable to process telephone requests.

You can also order your repeat prescription at a pharmacy. If you choose to use this service, the pharmacist will bring it to us and collect it, so that you need only collect the medication from the pharmacy. For this service, you should allow 72 hours.

Electronic Prescriptions

We are very pleased to be able to offer the Electronic Prescriptions service to our patients.  This means your GP can send your prescription to your pharmacy electronically, saving you having to come to collect your paper prescription.  Please click the link for more information: EPS information

Medication Reviews

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.

Please allow two full working days for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account.

Local Pharmacies

Below is a list of local pharmacies:

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.

• Prescription (per item): £8.60
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £104.00
• 3-month PPC: £29.10

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 On-line

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

The following weblink will take you to a list of chemists in the area which are open after 6pm:

late night pharmacies

You can search on NHS Choices website (www.nhs.uk) for pharmacies close to you, and can see all opening hours.

You can also call 111 to ask about services in your area, including pharmacies and also dentists.