Prescriptions
Repeat Prescriptions
Patients may order repeat prescriptions:
- By telephone to 297291 between 09:00 - 12 noon and 14:00 – 17:00
- By delivering or posting a request
- By ordering online
Prescriptions will normally be available within 48 hours and those enclosing S.A.E will be sent by return post.
Your responsibilities to us are:
- To give 48 hours notice when ordering repeat prescriptions.
- To take medicines as prescribed.
- Not to expect a prescription every time you visit the doctor.
- Not to expect a prescription for drugs which are available directly from the chemist.
- To make an appointment to see the doctor / nurse practitioner after four repeat prescriptions.
- To make an appointment to see the doctor/nurse for a yearly medication review.
Prescription Fees
Help with NHS costs
In England, around 90% of prescription items are dispensed free. This includes exemptions from charging for those on low incomes, such as:
- those on specific benefits or through the NHS Low Income Scheme
- those who are age exempt
- those with certain medical conditions
- More information is available at NHS Choices
NHS Charges
These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.
- Prescription (per item): £9.35
- 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £108.10
- 3-month PPC: £30.25
If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months or more than 14 items in 12 months, you may find it cheaper to buy a PPC.
- Telephone advice and order line 0845 850 0030
- General Public - Buy or Renew a PPC On-line
There is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website.