Prescriptions

Repeat Prescriptions

Patients on long-term medication can order repeat prescriptions in the following ways:

  • Use our new online Admin form, selecting the option 'Repeat Prescription - Click on the link here https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/C88039 to access the form. 
  • Using the tear-off slip attached to your last prescription, tick the items required and drop it in or post it to the surgery. If you want the prescription posted back please include a SAE
  • Alternatively you can register for our online services and order via the link at the top of this page. Please speak to a member of our reception staff about registering.
  • Via the NHS App

Please allow 48 WORKING HOURS for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account.

NHS APP - Px

Electronic Prescribing Service

This practice is set up for the electronic prescription service.

This means that for most patients we can send your prescription to your chosen chemist directly saving you having to come down to the surgery.

To get your prescription sent to your chosen pharmacy you will have to ask reception to sign up.

For more information please click here.

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 and notification should appear on your repeat slip.

Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.

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

NHS Prescription charges

The current prescription charge is £9.90 per item.

Information:  Prescription charges are for each item not each prescription. For example, if your prescription has 3 medicines on it you will have to pay the prescription charge 3 times.

Some items are always free, including contraception and medicines prescribed for hospital inpatients.

If you know you'll have to pay for a lot of NHS prescriptions, it may be cheaper to buy a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC).

There are 3 PPC options:

  • a 3-month PPC costs £32.05 and will save you money if you need more than 3 prescribed items in 3 months
  • a 12-month PPC costs £114.50 and will save you money if you need more than 11 prescribed items in a year
  • a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) PPC costs £19.80 and will save you money if you need more than 2 prescribed qualifying HRT items in a year

A PPC for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) covers an unlimited number of some HRT medicines for 12 months, including if they’re prescribed for something other than menopause symptoms.

Page last reviewed: 29 July 2025
Page created: 20 February 2020