Following an initial consultation you maybe advised that you will need an ongoing course of medication beyond the initial prescription. If you require regular medication these may be put onto a repeat prescription. This will enable you to get your medication without having to see the nurse/doctor each time, although you may be advised at intervals to see us for a review of your medication depending on the duration, diagnosis and type of medication. You will only be able to order a repeat prescription for a defined period (usually 28 days). You will need to order your repeat prescription a short period before the previous prescription is due to run out as it takes upto 7 working days to process your order. Details of how to order your repeat prescription are given below.
If you are new to the practice and already on regular medication, please arrange for an appointment with your GP and provide details of your regualr medication. This will allow us to review your current diagnosis and prescribe exactly the right type and dose of medication for you.
Patients can order a repeat prescription in 4 ways:
Please note that requests for repeat prescriptions will not be taken over the telephone.
For all repeat prescription requests, please ensure that you have clearly given the full medication name, the dosage, and that your name, address and DOB are clearly marked on the request form.
You will need to nominate a local Pharmacy that you wish the prescription to be sent to as you will not be able to collect any prescriptions from the surgery. You can do this by either:
Please be aware that due to the exceptionally high workload in the pharmacies repeat prescriptions can take upto 7 working days to process.
Help with NHS costs
In England, around 90% of prescription items are dispensed free. This includes exemptions from charging for those on low incomes, such as:
These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.
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.
There is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website.
Doctors have been asked not to prescribe medicines for minor ailments like paracetamol or ibuprofen *
Doctors have been asked not prescribe a list of medicines for minor ailments. These medicines can be bought from a pharmacy or supermarket. This includes patients who get FREE prescriptions.
New sore throat, Conjunctivitis, Coughs, colds and congestion, Cradle cap, Dandruff, Diarrhoea (adults), Dry eyes/sore tire eyes, Earwax, Unusual sweating, Piles, Headlice, Indigestion and heartburn, Child colic, Occasional cold sores, Occasional constipation, Occasional migraine, Insect bites and stings, Mild acne, Minor burns and scalds, Mild cystitis, Mild dry skin, Mild irritant dermatitis, Mild to moderate hay fever, Minor pain, discomfort and fever (eg aches and sprains, headache, period pain, back pain), Mouth ulcers, Nappy rash, Thrush in the mouth, Prevention of tooth decay, Ringworm/athletes foot, Sunburn, Sun protection, Teething/mild toothache, Threadworms, Travel sickness, Warts and verrucae.
Community pharmacists are trained to offer help and advise on minor ailments. They will help you if you visit your local pharmacy.
Further information about this is available at: www.buckinghamshireccg.nhs.uk/otc
Click here for a patient information leaflet
* Patients who need these drugs in regular quantities can continue to get them on repeat prescription.
For further information please contact: Neil Phillips, on 01296 382444 or out of hours on 07825430978.