Prescriptions and Charges
REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS
Patients on regular medication will require repeat prescriptions. Your doctor will have entered onto the computer the details of the medication you are taking and each time a new prescription is written by the computer, a new request form is also generated for you to make your next request.
Requests for repeat prescriptions are not taken over the telephone. This is for medico-legal reasons as errors can occur in verbal communication.
You can fax (fax number: 01249 701389), post, bring your repeat prescription request into the surgery or order online via SystmOnline. If you already have an account please click on the image below to login.
- Please allow 2 working days (48 hours) for your prescription to be processed.
- If you have more than one repeat prescription, please try and order all your items together.
PRESCRIPTION PRE-PAYMENT CERTIFICATE (PPC)
It is sometimes worthwhile buying a PPC ('season ticket') for the pre-payment of prescription charges.
A prescription charge (November 2011) is £7.40 per item.
A three monthly PPC is £29.10. This saves you money if you need four or more items in three months.
A 12 month certificate is £104.00 and saves money if 15 or more items are needed in 12 months.
For further details visit the NHS web site: http://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/Healthcosts/pages/Prescriptioncosts.aspx
Who is entitled to free prescriptions?
Visit web site:
http://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/Healthcosts/pages/Prescriptioncosts.aspx
