Repeat Prescriptions

Patients on long-term medication can order repeat prescriptions in a number of ways:

• Online Visit http://www.patient.co.uk/access to register for this service or speak to a member of our reception team for more information. If you have already registered please visit the website to order your medication.
• Electronic Prescribing Service (EPS) - order online and collect at your nominated Pharmacy. Please visit the link below or more information.

  http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/pharmacists/Documents/eps-patient-information-sheet.pdf

• By Hand – drop your repeat slip in at reception with the required items clearly marked.
• By Post – send it to us with a stamped addressed envelope if you want us to post it back to you.
• By Fax – to 020 8983 4627

We do not accept requests over the telephone for safety reasons.

Some pharmacies will collect and deliver medicines to our patients. Please ask your local pharmacy if they provide this service.

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see either a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications.

Please allow two full working days between requesting and collecting your medication.

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.

Please allow 48 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed. Any problems please telephone the surgery.