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We have a dedicated prescription team to deal with all prescription and medication issues, they are here Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm (closed for lunch between 1:00pm & 2:00pm). They are available to speak to directly by calling them on 01223 321 673.
Repeat Prescriptions
Repeat prescriptions can be requested in the following ways:
Prescriptions will be sent to a chemist of your choice via the electronic prescribing service.
Electronic Prescription Service
As a practice we are able to offer an electronic prescribing service. This means you’ll no longer have to collect a paper prescription from the surgery – instead, you can go straight to the nominated pharmacy to pick up your medicines or medical appliances.
You don’t need a computer for this – you can use it as long as both us and the chosen pharmacy offers the service. You can choose the most convenient place for you, such as nearest to your home, your work place or where you shop. To set this up please contact the prescription team on 01223 321 673.
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.
If you know you’ll have to pay for a lot of NHS prescriptions, it may be cheaper to buy a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC). A PPC covers all of your NHS prescriptions, including NHS dental prescriptions, no matter how many items you need.
There are two PPC options to choose from:
For more information or to order your PPC click this link.
People with certain medical conditions can get free NHS prescriptions if:
Medical exemption certificates are issued on application to people who have:
They are also issued for people undergoing treatment for cancer:
How to apply for a medical exemption certificate…
Ask our reception team or your doctor for an FP92A form to apply for a medical exemption certificate. Your GP will sign the form to confirm that your statement is correct.
For more information on this click this link.