From 1^st Dec 2024 Pharmacies will not be allowed to order prescriptions on your behalf.

• Download the NHS App (links on home page)
• Use the tear-off slip on hard copies of your prescription.
• Request the prescription via telephone on 0161 761 6677.
• Face-to-face, just pop into the surgery.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONLINE SERVICES USING THE NHS APP.

IT WILL ALLOW YOU TO ORDER REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS, SEE TEST RESULTS AND VERIFY COVID VACCINATION STATUS (I.E., FOR TRAVEL PURPOSES, ENTRANCE TO VENUES, ETC). Please follow this link: https://help.login.nhs.uk/setupnhslogin/

I USE THE NHS APP BECAUSE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-ublmf5wJs 

Notice: Possible delays with prescriptions: more prescriptions are being sent to local pharmacies from the surgery electronically. Therefore pharmacies are experiencing delays in processing prescription requests. Please be patient with the surgery and local pharmacies during this national emergency.

Repeat Prescriptions

You can order your repeat prescriptions using the NHS app.

Alternatively you can telephone the surgery after 09:30 to order your repeat prescriptions. Please have the names and strengths of medication you require to hand when calling.

Another way of ordering your repeat prescription is in person at the surgery. Please use our repeat prescription box or speak to a receptionist for support. Prescriptions will be ready in 48 working hours. Prescriptions ordered on:

• Monday will be ready for Wednesday at 4pm
• Tuesday will be ready for Thursday at 4pm
• Wednesday will be ready for Friday at 4pm
• Thursday will be ready for Monday at 4pm
• Friday will be ready for Tuesday at 4pm

Once you have made your request and depending on where you wish to collect your prescription, the whole process takes 2 working days, excluding weekends and bank holidays.

Medication Reviews

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.

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

These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.

• Prescription (per item): £9.65
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £111.60
• 3-month PPC: £31.25

If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months, or more than 15 items in 12 months, you may find it cheaper to buy a PPC.

• 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

Please allow 48 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed. Any problems please telephone the surgery.