We are currently contacting lots of our patients with information about statins. To see more information about a type of medication called statins, please click here
We are currently contacting lots of our patients with information about statins. To see more information about a type of medication called statins, please click here
Your doctor may let you have a prescription for long-term treatment without need for a consultation every time. Please use the following methods for ordering:
Please do not telephone to request your medication as there can be confusion with drug names and dosages, and errors can be made when taking the request. Written requests enable records to be matched more accurately.
Once we receive your request here, please allow two full working days for prescriptions to be processed before they go to your pharmacy. Please remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account.
Please note that we are not permitted to interrupt consultations to sign prescriptions or resolve queries.
Please be aware that if you choose to see a specialist as a private patient there is no guarantee that we will be able to take on the prescriptions afterwards. Where the medication recommended is in line with the local medication formulary, we may be able to prescribe it, however some medications that they recommend may not be licensed or may need more specialist follow up. Examples of medication we cannot prescribe include:
For queries the local pharmacy telephone numbers are:
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.
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:
These charges* apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.
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.
There is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website.
*These prices are correct as of April 2020.