Repeat Prescriptions

Repeat prescription requests handed in before 11.00am on Monday to Friday will be processed within 48 working hours.  When requesting repeat medication, please use the tear-off slip provided with the original prescription. Failure to do this creates additional work and may result in a delay in the issue of your prescription. Please mark the slip clearly with any changes to your medication that may have been made by, for example, the hospital. If you are given a prescription by the hospital please have this dispensed at the hospital as we cannot repeat any of the medication until we have a letter from the hospital detailing the new medication (this may take up to 2 weeks). To avoid mistakes we do not accept repeat medication requests over the telephone. Please post prescription requests through the surgery postbox. If you prefer you can request a repeat prescription through a local chemist of your choice, or email your request to: greensward.pharmacyf81066@nhs.net

Order repeat prescriptions securely online. 

When requesting a repeat prescription of warfarin, could you please supply a copy of your anticoagulation letter showing the most recent INR and warfarin dosage? This is an essential requirement to ensure safety and avoid delays in issuing prescriptions. 

NHS prescription charges

  • The prescription charge in England is £9.35 per item

  • For items that come in combination packs, there is a prescription charge for each different drug in the pack

Prescription prepayment certificates - these work like a season ticket

If you need more than 12 prescribed medicines each year, you could save money with a 12-month PPC. You can also buy a three-month PPC, which will save you money if you need more than three prescribed medicines in three months.

  • Three-month prepayment certificate £30.25

  • 12-month prepayment certificate £108.10

The NHS Business Services Authority Help with Health Costs website provides information on prescription charges and the criteria for exemption, help with charges for people on low income, the prescription pre-payment certificate, help with other health costs and the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).