Prescription Information

Prescriptions have to be requested in writing, either by dropping your repeat prescription slip into the reception team, via your chemist or via email on:[email protected]

For prescription requests please allow 3 working days i.e. if you request a prescription on a Monday then it will be ready by Thursday.

Medication Queries

Prescription/medication queries can be emailed in on: [email protected] or if the query is more urgent the patient can ring the surgery on 01606 42452 and speak to a reception team member who will help.

Prescription Charges

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.

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

NHS Charges

• Prescription (per item): £8.60
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £104.00
• 3-month PPC: £29.10

Further Information

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

How Your Pharmacy Can Help

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