Repeat Prescriptions

Electronic Prescription Service (EPS). 

This is an NHS service.  It gives you the chance to change how your GP sends your prescription to the place you choose to get your medicines or appliances from.

This service is now available at the Pall Mall Surgery.

Please inform the surgery in writing of your nominated pharmacy.

For further information please follow the link below :

http://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/aboutnhsservices/pharmacists/documents/eps-patient-information-sheet.pdf

For safety reasons if you do not attend for your medication review we will be unable to issue your medication.

For patients on long-term medication there are a number of options open for ordering repeat prescriptions:

• By Hand - drop the tear-off slip attached to your last prescription in at reception with the required items clearly marked.
• By Post - send it to us remembering to enclose a stamped addressed envelope if you want us to post it back to you.
• Online - follow the link at the top of this page and complete a simple registration.Housebound Patients - Can call the surgery.

As of 1st December 2018 the practice will no longer accept prescription requests through the pharmacy. Please click on the link below :

Pharmacy Requests

Please note that for safety reasons we are unable to accept requests for medication over the telephone.

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.

If you do require your medications early due to annual leave, please inform the surgery when making your request.

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): £9.65
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £111.60
• 3-month PPC: £31.25

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

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PRIVATE PRESCRIPTIONS

If you are seen privately by a Consultant and are given a prescription, on the first occasion, this prescription needs to be Private.  Upon Review, further prescriptions will be processed as NHS.

Repeat dispensing makes it easier for patients with chronic conditions to obtain repeat prescriptions, speeding up services and relieving pressure on GP surgeries. It is also an opportunity to make better use of pharmacists’ skills by helping patients get the most out of their medicines and reduce waste of medicines.

Your GP will decide if you are suitable to be placed on this scheme. 

A new data privacy law will be introduced in the UK in May 2018.  As a result, the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has published a new privacy notice to make it easier for patients to find out how they use and protect their prescription information.

Please click on the link below for further details

New Data Privacy Law Poster

Your local NHS does not support the prescribing of medications that can be bought over-the-counter to treat short term minor illnesses and ailments.

You can help the NHS and often get the help you need more quickly by:

 Buying medicines which are available over the counter to treat minor ailments and self-limiting conditions, instead of going to your GP to ask for a prescription.

 Asking your local pharmacist for advice before making an appointment with your GP or practice nurse. Pharmacists are trained experts and can give advice on a wide range of minor ailments. You don’t need an appointment and many pharmacies open late.

 Don’t forget, you can also call NHS 111 for health advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.