Repeat Prescriptions

Your doctor may issue you with a prescription for medication which you can take to any pharmacy or may be sent to any pharmacy electronically - you need to advise the surgery of your 'nominated pharmacy'.  Please see reception for a form.  

If you have repeat medications, these will be listed on the form attached to your current prescription. There is a letter box for completed repeat prescription requests at the surgery or you can order on-line via the link at the top of this page (click here for information about registering for online services)

We do advise that you allow at least 3 full working days between submitting your request for more medication and collecting it - please see the schedule below. Park Surgery receives over 550 prescription requests per day so it is important that you allow enough time for your request. Repeat medication will not be issued on demand.

If you request that your prescriptions are sent to a pharmacy, you will need to allow an additional five working days before collection.   However, prescriptions sent to pharmacies electronically will be processed more quickly.

PLEASE NOTE - Online services can only be accessed from within the UK.

Please see table below:

Any amendments to repeat prescriptions can only be made by a doctor and will result in a delay to the collection 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.

Medicine Sick Day Rules

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

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

• Prescription (per item): £8.20
• 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