Repeat Prescriptions

 

Please follow the guidelines and choose the right option for you.

Please allow us 48 hours (two working days), to process your prescription request.

We do not accept repeat prescription requests over the phone unless you are over the age of 75 or housebound.

Ordering a Repeat Prescription

If you run short of medication unexpectedly, your regular Pharmacist may be able to help you pending a repeat prescription being ordered in the normal way. Please note that you need to know the names of any medication you are requesting.

When you order a prescription online, you can have it sent electronically to a pharmacy of your choice. This is called a nomination.

Learn how to nominate a pharmacy

The NHS App

Order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App or NHS website, and have them sent to a pharmacy of your choice.

Please do not add important information or queries as a note when ordering as these may not be seen.

Learn more about the NHS App

Use Online Services

The easiest way to order your prescription is by using our online services.

Learn more about online services

In Person

Patients can bring in a list of medications they need and that we have forms available from reception to complete if needed.

Help Us to Help You

  • Please only order what you need.
  • Please order all your repeat items once in one go and not scattered over the month. This saves your time and ours.
  • Please tell us if the quantity of some of your medicines are out of synch with the rest so as we can synchronise them.
  • Please tell us when you stop medication so we can remove it from your repeat prescription.
  • Please tell us if you are taking a different dose to that stated so as we can amend it.

Medication Queries

Please get in touch with the surgery to raise a query about your medication via our online services.

Contact us

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.  You will be sent a message to notify you when your medication review is due. It is your responsibility to book these appointments so we can continue to safely prescribe your medication.

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.

When going abroad you can take your NHS medications with you. We cannot issue medication while you are out of the country. It is your responsibility to request any medication needed prior to leaving to go abroad. Please note that it is at the doctor's discretion how much medication can be prescribed. 

Please visit the NHS website for the latest Prescription Charges

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

Further Information

Find a Pharmacy

Use the NHS Pharmacy finder to locate pharmacies near you.

Find a pharmacy

Pharmacy First

As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacies across England are able to provide care for a variety of minor acute conditions without you having to speak to a GP. They are also able to prescribe medications for these conditions and advise on medicine that can be bought without a prescription. Click here for more information about what conditions can be treated and how to find a pharmacy near you.