Your repeat prescription may be ordered using one of the following options

1)   By personal attendance at your surgery

2)  By arrangement with your pharmacist using the Electronic Prescribing Service (see below)

All electronic prescriptions should be ready for collection at your nominated pharmacy within 48 hours.

PLEASE NOTE, patients may only order repeat prescriptions by telephone if they are 70 years of age or over or are housebound. 

Help with NHS costs

In England, around 90% of prescription items are dispensed free. This includes exemptions from charging for those on low incomes, such as:

• those on specific benefits or through the NHS Low Income Scheme
• those who are age exempt
• those with certain medical conditions
• More information is available at NHS Choices

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

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 PPC.  These can be purchased on line via the NHS website or they may be available at some pharmacies.

• For telephone help call 0300 330 1341

There is further information about prescription and fees and exemptions on the NHS website.