Prescriptions

Prescription Process

Repeat prescriptions may be made by post (enclosing an SAE), in person at reception, by telephone, e-mail request or the mygp app. If you wish to order your prescriptions using the mygp app or any other patient services app online, please speak to the reception staff and they will register you for this service.

If phoning for a prescription, please do so between 10.00am and 4.00pm.

Repeat prescriptions will be available for collection two working days later (excluding Bank Holidays and weekends). Please do not allow yourself to run out of medication. Make sure you order your repeat prescription in plenty of time, atleast a week in advance especially if you are going on holiday or the surgery is closed for Bank Holidays.

To request an On-line Prescription, please use the emis link below. If you have not used this service before please contact the surgery receptionist for details on how to register.

Day Prescription requested	Prescription will be ready by
Monday	Wednesday
Tuesday	Thursday
Wednesday	Friday
Thursday	Monday
Friday	Tuesday

Changes in ordering your Prescriptions

From October 2016 community pharmacists can no longer order medication on your behalf.

This to ensure safe and responsible issuing of your medication and to prevent unnecessary medicine waste.

There are several ways in which you can order your regular medications.

Online via a secure internet apps, ie mygp app, patient access
By dropping your prescription of at reception
Calling between 10.00am to 4.00pm
Emailing the surgery

Please note that your nominated pharmacy can continue to collect and deliver your prescription once issued by the doctor.

Please speak to a member of our reception team for further information.

Gluten Free Foods

From 1st January 2017 Gluten free foods will no longer be available on prescription. Affected patients will be receiving information through the post in the coming weeks.

Please speak to a member of our reception team for further information.

Period Delay Medication

From the 15th of October 2024, the practice will no longer be issuing medication to adult patients who wish to delay their period for the purpose of festivals, travel or sport.

If you would like to postpone your period, you can visit a pharmacy website and order the medication privately from them.

You will need to fill in a questionnaire about your general health and medication which takes about 10 minutes. If they prescribe Norethisterone, you will be informed about the possible risks and side effects associated with this medication.

After this the pharmacy will either post the tablets to your home or allow you to collect the tablets at a local branch where they may also check your blood pressure. Prices range from £14 - £40 depending on how long you wish to delay your period.

References

Three possible websites are:

https://www.boots.com/health-pharmacy/womenshealth/period-delay-clinic Age 16-54

https://onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com/uk/period-delay

https://onlinedoctor.superdrug.com/period-delay-tablets.html

Questions about your prescription

If you have questions about your medicine or your prescription please contact the surgery.

Your local pharmacists can also answer any questions about your prescription. They can answer questions on medicines you can buy without a prescription.

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Prescription charges and Exemptions

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

Details of the current charges

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 pre payment certificate.

The quickest way to order a PPC is online - Buy or Renew a PPC Online