If you think you may need a new prescription for medicine, please make an appointment with the doctor.
Repeat Prescriptions
Repeat prescriptions are issued at the doctor’s discretion for patients on long-term treatment. You can now request your repeat prescriptions via the NHS app. Full details for NHS app can be found here NHS App and your NHS account – NHS
You can also request repeat medication at the Health Centre by either using the tear off slip found on the right side of your prescription or by completing a request slip at the reception desk.
Only request regular items the will be required within the next 7 days. Allow two complete working days before collection and make allowances for weekends and holidays. Early request may be rejected without warning.
If you are going on holiday and ordering earlier then please make a note of this on the bottom of the prescription request. There is no need to request double the amount the month before.
Ordering Prescriptions Online
You can order prescriptions via the NHS App:
The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet.
Prescription Charges
The National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 were laid before Parliament on 3 April 2024. The regulations set out the new charges for NHS prescription charges in England.
Charges for prescriptions and prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) will increase by 2.59% (rounded to the nearest 5 pence) from 1 May 2024. Charges for wigs and fabric supports will increase by the same rate.
The current Prescription Charges can be found here: