Patient Access
You will receive a tear off slip listing your repeat medication. Please use this slip or computer printout to request your next prescription and kindly place in the box in reception, or by post, enclosing a stamped addressed envelope.
Non-urgent advice: Please note we will not accept requests by telephone
For all prescriptions, including private prescriptions, please allow 48 hours.
Your local pharmacy will be able to help you with non-prescription medicine.
Acute Prescriptions
If you think you may need a prescription for an acute problem, please make an appointment with the doctor.
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.
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
Prescription (per item): £9.65
12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £111.60
3-month PPC: £31.25
If you will need 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. The charge for a single prescription item is £9.65, whereas a three month PPC will cost you £31.25 and a 12 month PPC £111.60.
PPC telephone advice line 0300 330 1341
General Public – Buy or Renew a PPC On-line
Changes to what your GP can prescribe on the NHS
So that funding can be protected for the most essential NHS services for local people – things like emergency and cancer care – maternity and mental health services, your local NHS has stopped funding and prescribing some medicines and procedures. Please click the button below to see the changes.
Changes to Prescriptions