Repeat Prescriptions

Requesting Repeat Prescriptions

You may request a repeat prescription through the following ways:

  • In person at the practice

  • By using your prescription counterfoil. 

  • Online through the SystemOnline link below

  • Through the

  • Through the NHS App Online

We regret that we are unable to take repeats on the phone except in the case of housebound patients or by prior arrangement with the doctor.

Emergency prescriptions and advice will be dealt with by telephone after consulting with the doctor.

Please allow 2 working days when requesting a repeat prescription (excluding weekends and bank / local holidays)

Emergency prescriptions will be dealt with on the same day as required.  Please have details about your medication when you ring.

By arrangements with your local chemist prescriptions can be collected and dispensed by the chemist.  These prescriptions must still be ordered as normal at the Health Centre.

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.

NHS charges

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

  • Prescription (per item): £9.65

  • 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £111.60

  • 3-month PPC: £31.25

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.

There is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website

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.