Repeat Prescriptions

Routine— requests for repeats prescriptions will be dealt with within 48 hours. Requests can be made in-person or by telephone for house-bound patients only!

Alternatively you can register for our on line services, please ask for more information at reception.

Urgent-requests for urgent prescriptions will be ready to be dealt with in a timely manner.

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be required to consult with a clinician 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.

Note: Acute prescription(s) requests will take longer to be processed.

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.