Here’s a more concise and patient-friendly version of your prescription information:
Repeat Prescriptions
Welcome to The Surgery. To set up your repeat prescriptions, please provide us with either:
- Your repeat prescription slip, OR
- A copy of your medication label showing your name, dosage and date
We'll add these to our repeat prescription system for you. Please allow 48 hours for processing.
Prescription Costs
For information on charges and exemptions including:
- Standard prescription fees
- Eligibility for free prescriptions
- Medical exemptions (including cancer, renal dialysis and pregnancy)
- Financial support for those on low incomes
Please visit NHS Choices or ask our reception team.
Private Prescriptions
Private prescriptions (issued by private doctors) are not covered by the NHS. You'll need to pay:
- The full medicine cost, plus
- The pharmacist's dispensing fee
Please note:
- NHS GPs cannot convert private prescriptions to NHS prescriptions
- Our GPs can only issue private prescriptions if the medication isn't available on the NHS