Prescriptions

Your prescription will be delivered to your nominated pharmacy if you have marked this on your re-order list; please allow two working days for processing. You can then collect your medication from the pharmacy.

You can set up a “repeat order service” at any pharmacy. The pharmacy will then order your medications for you each month and let you know when to collect. Ask for more details at your pharmacy. 

You can collect your prescription directly from the Practice

You prescription can be posted back to you if you supply a stamped self addressed envelope.

Medication Delivery by a Pharmacy

Some pharmacies will deliver your medication to you. Please ask the pharmacy for more details. 

Help with NHS costs

In England, around 90% of prescription items are dispensed free. This includes exemptions from charging for those on low incomes, such as:

• those on specific benefits or through the NHS Low Income Scheme
• those who are age exempt
• those with certain medical conditions
• More information is available at NHS Choices

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 14 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.