From 1st February 2025 patients will no longer be able to request prescriptions via the Dispensary Phone. The Phone lines will be open 9:30 - 11:30 for medication queries only.
Allow 48 hours for collection.
The Dispensary will be open to pick up prescriptions between 8.30am to 1.00pm and 3.00pm to 5.30pm. Please note that the surgery is closed every Thursday at 1.00pm. Please also note the dispensary closes daily for lunch between 1.00pm and 2.00pm.
Online services
Order your repeat prescriptions online. Contact reception for further details and to register.
Dispensing
We have provision to dispense to patients who live outside the town boundaries. The Health Service regulations on this matter are strict and this service can only be offered to those patients who register as 'dispensing' when they join the practice or when they move house.
Community Pharmacy Emergency Supply service
In an emergency, when the surgery is closed, a pharmacist can supply repeat medications without a prescription if the pharmacist deems that there is an immediate need for the medicine.
Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions
Do you pay for your prescriptions?
Prescriptions are free for:
- Men and women over sixty
- Pregnant women with a valid maternity certificate
- Children under sixteen or up to nineteen in full-time education
- Mothers of babies under twelve months
- People who receive income support (check list on Form P11 from Social Security or Post Office)
- People with family credit
- Certain chronic conditions
If you are not entitled to free prescriptions, a ‘season ticket’ may save you money. This is a pre-payment certificate, please ask Reception for details.
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.
Prescription Fees
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
Prescription Costs
There is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website
Medication Reviews
Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications and notification should appear on your repeat slip.
Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.
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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NHS Medicines A to Z
Prescription charges
Find out more about prescription charges on nhs.uk.
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About pharmacists
As qualified healthcare professionals, they can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:
- Coughs
- Colds
- Sore throats
- Tummy trouble
- Aches and pains
They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.
Find a pharmacy
Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.
Most pharmacies have a private room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff.