Prescriptions

Repeat Prescriptions

If you need medication regularly, you can use our repeat prescription service. Your doctor may approve certain medicines for repeat orders. You will get a tear-off slip with your prescription that shows what you can reorder.

You can order more medication by:

  • Bringing in or posting your tear-off slip with the items you need ticked.

Important Information:

  • Please allow 48 hours for your prescription to be ready or posted back (if you provide a stamped addressed envelope).
  • You can also request repeat prescriptions online or email us at ppcc@nhs.net.

If you want to register for online access, visit the Surgery with proof of ID (like a passport or driving licence) to get your login details.

This makes reordering your medicine simple and easy!

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Electronic Prescribing Service

This practice is set up for the electronic prescription service.

This means that for most patients we can send your prescription to your chosen chemist directly saving you having to come down to the surgery.

To get your prescription sent to your chosen pharmacy you will have to ask reception to sign up.

For more information please click here

Medication Reviews

If you need a prescription for something that isn’t part of your repeat medication, you’ll need to book an appointment with a doctor. Only they can approve this.

If you’re on repeat medication, your doctor/clinical team will review it from time to time to make sure it’s still needed, working well, and not causing any problems.

Prescription Fees

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 Choices

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 four or more prescription items in three months or more than 14 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.

Page last reviewed: 27 July 2021
Page created: 27 July 2021