PLEASE NOTE 

FROM TUESDAY 1ST JUNE 2021 THE PRESCRIPTION PHONE LINE WILL BE DISCONTINUED.  

THOSE PATIENTS REGISTERED AS HOUSEBOUND WITH NO INTERNET ACCESS MAY RING THE NORMAL PHONE LINE BETWEEN 2PM AND 4PM TO REQUEST THEIR PRESCRIPTIONS. 

FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE NOT HOUSEBOUND PLEASE USE EITHER
ONLINE SERVICES, NHS APP OR POST YOUR PAPER REQUEST IN THE BOX OUTSIDE OF THE PRACTICE 

YOU ARE NOW ABLE TO REGISTER FOR ONLINE SERVICES VIA THE WEBSITE OR DOWNLOAD THE NHS APP - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/nhs-app/ 

FOR MOST MEDICATIONS WE WILL BE ISSUING A 3 OR 6-MONTH SUPPLY WHICH MAY BE COLLECTED FROM YOUR NOMINATED PHARMACY ON A MONTHLY BASIS 

WE WILL BE SENDING ALL PRESCRIPTIONS ELECTRONICALLY TO YOUR NOMINATED PHARMACY - IF YOU DO NOT NOMINATE A PHARMACY YOUR PRESCRIPTION WILL BE SENT TO COOPERS IN MARSKE 

Please be aware that it takes 72 hours to process your request. Note that this includes weekdays only. (If you order your prescription in on Friday afternoon it will not be ready for collection from the chemist until Wednesday afternoon.) 

All patients on repeat medication will be given monthly prescriptions. This is in accordance with Clinical Commissioning Group guidelines. Women taking the contraceptive pill or hormone replacement therapy will need to see a doctor at least yearly and will be given prescriptions for three months at a time.

Our repeat medications are reviewed at regular intervals by the Clinical Commissioning Group Pharmacy team to keep up to date with current prescribing recommendations. We will endeavour to inform you of any changes that are being made.

Not all medication can be prescribed by your doctor, therefore sometimes you may be asked to get certain medications from your hospital consultant.

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

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 14 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.