Prescriptions

New to the Practice and on Regular Medication?

If you’re new to our practice and take regular medication, please book an appointment with one of our pharmacists. They will ensure your medicines are safely added to your repeat prescription list.

How to Request Repeat Prescriptions

You can order your repeat medication in the following ways:

• Via the NHS App

• Online through SystmOnline

• By completing the right-hand section of your paper prescription (repeat slip) and handing it in at reception

🕑 Please allow 2 full working days for prescriptions to be processed.
Don’t forget to factor in weekends and bank holidays.

Requesting Medication Early

We do not usually issue early prescriptions unless there is a valid reason (e.g. travel or holidays). If this applies to you, please speak with one of our pharmacists in advance.

Medication Reviews

To ensure your ongoing safety, we carry out regular medication reviews for all patients on repeat prescriptions.

• We will contact you when a review is due.

• Reviews may include additional checks (e.g. blood tests).

• Your prescription may be delayed if the review is overdue.

Reviews help us ensure you’re receiving the most effective and appropriate treatment.

NHS Prescription Charges & Exemptions

You can check the most up-to-date NHS prescription charges and see if you’re exempt by visiting:
🔗 www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/prescription-charges

HRT Pre-Payment Certificate (PPC)

From 1 April, the government has introduced a new HRT Pre-Payment Certificate to reduce prescription costs for women receiving Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

💳 The HRT PPC can be purchased:

• Online: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hrt-ppc

• In-person at participating pharmacies

• Or by calling 0300 330 2089 for assistance

Before purchasing, you may want to:

• ✅ Check if you’re eligible for free NHS prescriptions: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check

• 💊 See if your medicine is covered under the HRT PPC: Eligible HRT Medicines

• 📦 Compare with a 3- or 12-month general PPC which covers all NHS prescriptions, not just HRT: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc