Repeat Prescriptions

Please allow at least 48hrs for your prescription.  We do not take prescription requests over the phone or via email.

If your doctor prescribes medication that you’ll be taking on a regular basis, this can be requested as an ongoing repeat prescription.

This means that the doctor has given permission for you to be given this prescription in the future, without first having to make an appointment with them. It is valid for a specified quantity of repeat requests.

The NHS app is a great way of having your medical records and services on your phone or computer! You can easily order repeat medications on the app or on the website.

To order your repeat prescription, please use an online access service provider, such as the NHS app. This will put a request through to us - please note, there is sometimes a delay of 24hrs. 

If you do not have online access to your medical records, you can request medication via your nominated pharmacy. They will send the request to us.

Alternatively, you can complete a repeat prescription request form that we have in reception. 

Prescription requests will not be taken over the phone or via email, as serious mistakes can occur.

Please do not use the email address for clinical or advice questions under any circumstances. This account is not supervised by clinical staff.

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.

Hospital Prescriptions

Hospital prescriptions will not be routinely issued from the practice. The first issue of a hospital prescription must be made by the hospital. Ongoing prescriptions for items issued by the hospital will be assessed and provided by the GP where clinically appropriate. We must have official notification from the hospital advising the GP to issue medication.

In exceptional circumstances, where a prescription cannot be obtained from the hospital pharmacy, will be assessed by a practice prescriber, and may be prescribed where appropriate. Please note, this does not guarantee that the medicine will be prescribed by the practice and you may be advised that you will need to return to the hospital pharmacy to get the medication you need.

All prescription requests will be dealt with within three working days, so it will usually be quicker to obtain a hospital prescription directly from the hospital pharmacy.