Prescriptions

If you are new to the practice and are on regular medications please book an appointment with one of our pharmacists to have your medications added to repeat prescription list.

Repeat prescription requests can be made via

• the NHS app
• by completing the right-hand section of your prescription ‘repeat’ slip and handing it in to reception
• You can also order repeat prescriptions online using Systmonline

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

Please note – We do not normally issue medication early unless there is a good reason (that you have advised us about) such as going on holiday. You may need to speak to a pharmacist at the surgery about this first.

Medication reviews

For your safety repeat medication is reviewed with you periodically. We will let you know when a review is due and any associated monitoring, eg blood tests.  Reviews are important and ensure you continue to receive the most appropriate treatment.  Medication requests may be postponed until a review has been completed.

NHS prescription charges and exemptions

Go to the NHS website for the latest prescription charges and exemption criteria

From the 1 April, the Government is launching the HRT Pre-Payment Certificate (PPC) to reduce prescription costs for women receiving Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

The HRT PPC will be available to buy in one single payment online at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hrt-ppc, or in-person at some pharmacies. You can call 0300 330 2089 for help and support.

Before buying an HRT PPC, you should check if:

• you’re eligible for free NHS prescriptions using the eligibility checker: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check
• your medicine is covered by the HRT PPC. For a list of eligible HRT medication, visit: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hrt-ppc-medicines
• a 3 or 12 month PPC is more suitable. It covers all NHS prescriptions, not just HRT items. Visit: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc