Repeat Prescriptions

prescriptions When the doctor has recommended that your treatment may be repeated, there are several methods that the request can be made:-

Our online service
Visiting the surgery
By post, ensuring that you enclose a stamped self addressed envelope if your new prescription is required by return of post
Alternatively by prior arrangement with your chosen pharmacy

We are no longer able to accept telephone requests.

Online requests are also available using the link at the top of this page. Submitted online repeat prescription requests will be accessed every working day morning at 9.00am and your prescription/s will be available for collection after 36 hours.

A minimum of 24 hours notice is required for repeat prescriptions, except in cases of extreme urgency.

You will be required to see the Doctor periodically to check that your medication is having the desired effect.

EPS

Peel Croft Surgery has now started using EPS (electronic prescribing service). Please see the attached information leaflet about how it could work for you.

EPS

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Please take a moment to read these two documents regarding prescriptions and how the NHS and your doctor is working for you.

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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.

NHS charges

From 1 April 2018, the charges are:

Prescription (per item): £8.80
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12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £104.00

3-month PPC: £29.10

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. The charge for a single prescription item is £8.80, whereas a three month PPC will cost you £29.10 and a 12 month PPC £104.00.

PPC's are available by 10 monthly direct debit instalment payments. The prescription prepayment certificates allow anyone to obtain the prescriptions they need for £2 per week.

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

If you take medication regularly and find that you have to order different medications at different times, we can synchronise your prescriptions. Please either ask at reception of fill out the form below.

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Repeat Prescriptions

EPS

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Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions

NHS charges

From 1 April 2018, the charges are:

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. The charge for a single prescription item is £8.80, whereas a three month PPC will cost you £29.10 and a 12 month PPC £104.00.

PPC's are available by 10 monthly direct debit instalment payments. The prescription prepayment certificates allow anyone to obtain the prescriptions they need for £2 per week.

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

Further Information

Your Health

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May Bank Holiday Closures

Please note that the surgery will be closed on the following days for May Bank Holidays:-

Monday 2nd May and Monday 30th May. We will close at 6.30pm on the Friday before and re-open again on the following Tuesday.

Home Visits The doctor will visit any patient who is too ill to attend the surgery – please telephone before 9.30am wherever possible if you require a home visit.

Cancelling your Appointment If you are unable to attend an appointment with one of the doctors or nurses, please telephone us as soon as possible, so the appointment can be used by another patient.

Repeat Prescriptions

EPS

Your NHS Working for You

Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions

NHS charges

From 1 April 2018, the charges are:

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. The charge for a single prescription item is £8.80, whereas a three month PPC will cost you £29.10 and a 12 month PPC £104.00.

PPC's are available by 10 monthly direct debit instalment payments. The prescription prepayment certificates allow anyone to obtain the prescriptions they need for £2 per week.

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

Further Information

Your Health

Home Visits
The doctor will visit any patient who is too ill to attend the surgery – please telephone before 9.30am wherever possible if you require a home visit.

Cancelling your Appointment
If you are unable to attend an appointment with one of the doctors or nurses, please telephone us as soon as possible, so the appointment can be used by another patient.