Repeat Prescriptions

If you are on long-term medication and approved for repeat prescriptions you can order in a number of ways:

• In person - hand your repeat slip in at reception with the required items clearly marked.
• By post - send it to us with a stamped addressed envelope if you want us to post it back to you.
• By telephone - on 0115 818 3100  
• Online - Please bring 2 forms of ID to be set up for online prescription access

Some medicines can be obtained directly from local pharmacies, just ask your pharmacist about these.

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see either a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications. Please also let us know if you are no longer taking any of your medication so that we can update our records.

Please allow two full working days for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and public holidays into account. 

Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions

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.

Please allow 48 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed. Any problems please telephone the surgery.