Prescriptions & EPS

Please note we do not take prescription requests over the phone

If your doctor has prescribed medication which he/she wishes you take on a regular basis you may be issued with repeat prescriptions without seeing a GP each time.

Important – please allow 72 clear hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays for all repeat prescription requests.

You may re-order these by:

• Online via the NHS App or patient access
• By Post (please allow time for your request to reach us)
• In person by placing in request box at the surgery. (due to covid-19 situation please avoid this option where possible) 

Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)

You can now choose a pharmacy or dispenser to dispense all your prescriptions. When you get a prescription, it will be sent electronically to the dispenser you have chosen. You can collect your medicines or appliances without having to hand in a paper prescription.

Paper prescriptions will continue to be available in special circumstances, but almost all prescriptions will be processed electronically.

Please complete the form to advise us which pharmacy you wish to nominate

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.