Methods of ordering your Repeat Prescriptions
If you regularly take a prescribed medication/medications, you will be given a repeat prescription request form. About one week before you need more treatment, please send us your request using one of the methods listed below:
- Via the NHS App – Owned and run by the NHS, the NHS App is the most simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet. The NHS App is available now on iOS and Android.
- NHS Online Login – You can view your current repeat medication and order the items you require. This is for patients who have a NHS login.
- By repeat slip or on paper – You can put your request in on paper by dropping it through the letterbox.
- If you are requesting medication for someone under 16 or are a housebound patient you can use the form below.
This form can also be used for ordering medication.
NHS Login
Request medication for someone under 16, a housebound patient or to order medication.
Non-urgent advice: Patient Notice
Whichever method is chosen, we need a minimum of 2 working days notice to follow safe-prescribing processes. Please allow TWO full working days (if submitted before 14:00) for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account.
When requesting any item which is NOT on your repeat list, please give a reason. Requests without a reason may not be processed
HRT Pre-Payment Certificate
From the 1 April, the Government is launching the HRT Pre-Payment Certificate (PPC) to reduce prescription costs for women receiving Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
The HRT PPC will be available to buy in one single payment online at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hrt-ppc, or in-person at some pharmacies. You can call 0300 330 2089 for help and support.
Before buying an HRT PPC, you should check if:
- you’re eligible for free NHS prescriptions using the eligibility checker: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check
- your medicine is covered by the HRT PPC. For a list of eligible HRT medication, visit: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hrt-ppc-medicines
- a 3 or 12 month PPC is more suitable. It covers all NHS prescriptions, not just HRT items. Visit: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc
Batch Prescribing
When you make repeat medication request, we now have a system in place that allows the doctor to issue batch repeat prescriptions, for medications that are unlikely to change and need to be taken in the long term. Suitability for this service will be assessed patient-by-patient with each request for medication.
Please indicate on your repeat request slip if you would NOT like your medications to be considered for 3-month batch prescriptions.
Your medication review date must be in date for the 3-month duration of the batch prescription.
Collecting your Prescription
All prescriptions are sent electronically to your nominated pharmacy and will need to be collected from there.
Some local pharmacists will deliver your prescriptions for you, but you have to arrange this with them yourself.
We can take no responsibility for any arrangement that you may make with another person to deliver/collect your prescriptions.
When will my Prescription be ready?
Please allow two full working days for repeat prescriptions to leave the surgery.
Your nominated pharmacy will need time to make up your prescription after we have issued it. Please allow time for this before you go to collect your medication.
| Request Received: | Script Ready By: |
| Monday | Wednesday |
| Tuesday | Thursday |
| Wednesday | Friday |
| Thursday | Monday |
| Friday | Tuesday |