Repeat Prescriptions

We are a dispensing practice and can supply your medication directly from the surgery if you live more than a mile from a chemist. Patients eligible for repeat prescriptions can order in a number of ways:

• In person - drop the repeat slip attached to your last prescription in at reception having clearly marked the items required.
• By post - send it to us with a stamped addressed envelope if you want us to post it back to you.
• Online - follow the link at the top of this page to complete a simple one-off registration.
• By telephone - for elderly and housebound patients only. Old Forge patients should call 01306 713010 between 12:00 - 16:00. Patients of Northbrook should call 01306 889242 between 8:00-13:00
• Nominated Pharmacy - For our non-dispensing patients we can offer the Electronic Prescribing Service. Once a pharmacy has been nominated, repeat medication requests will be automatically transferred.

The Dispensary Diary

Alternatively patients can leave the white re-ordering slip every month when collecting drugs and they will be prepared automatically in a month's time.

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.

Please allow three full working days for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account.

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.

NHS charges (updated April 2018)

These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.

• Prescription (per item): £8.80
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £104.00
• 3-month PPC: £29.10

If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months, or more than 15 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

Please allow 72 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed. Any problems please telephone the surgery.