Repeat Prescriptions

Patients who have been given a repeat prescription facility by the doctor can request a repeat prescription either by sending their computer slip in by post or by handing it in at reception.  Please allow 48 hours for processing, there may be circumstances where you prescription may take longer.

You can also now order your repeat prescriptions online via the link at the top of this page. Please contact our reception for details.

Nominate a Pharmacy to order your prescriptions for you. Contact the receptionist for more information.

We do not accept repeat prescription requests over the telephone.

We are not a dispensing practice; there are however a number of local chemists in the area from where you can collect your prescription.

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.

Please allow two full working days for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank 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.

NHS charges

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

• Prescription (per item): £9.00
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £104.00
• 3-month PPC: £29.10

If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months, or more than 15 items in 12 months, you may find it cheaper to buy a PPC.

• Telephone advice and order line 0845 850 0030
• General Public - Buy or Renew a PPC On-line

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

Pharmacy First

Pharmacy first is a scheme available for children and people who do not have to pay for prescriptions and are suffering from a common ailment.  Below is a list of pharmacies who are operating this scheme.

The Pharmacist will be able to offer you expert advice and medicine for a whole range of common ailments without the need to visit your GP. No appointment is necessary, but, you will need to give your pharmacist your NHS number to receive advice and approved medication free of charge. If you do not know your NHS number you can contact your GP Practice and ask them to look it up for you.  

To protect your privacy they may ask for some proof of who you are ie passport, driving licence.

Some common ailments:

Bites, stings, allergies and hayfever

Constipation and Diarrhoea

Earache

Teething

Sore throat

Vaginal thrush

Athletes foot

Acute bacterial conjunctivitis

Threadworms

Warts and verucca's

Local Pharmacies:

Stonydelph Pharmacy, Ellerbeck - 01827 896464

Easons Pharmacy, Wilnecote - 01827 280837

MacGrath's Pharmacy, Glascote - 01827 288032

Peak Pharmacy, Amington - 01827 65933

Boots, Ankerside - 01827 62032

Boots, Ventura - 01827 312631

Asda, Ventura - 01827 302210