Repeat Prescriptions

Repeat prescriptions can be ordered in the following ways:

• In person – drop your repeat slip in to reception or prescription box in the foyer, having clearly marked the items required.
• By post – send it to us with a stamped addressed envelope if you want it posted back to you.
• Online – follow the link at the top of this page to complete a simple registration, or sign up for the NHS App. 

Please note that we are unable to accept prescriptions requested via email. 

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.

Please allow two full working days for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account.

Pharmacy First

Free advice and treatment for minor illnesses such as;

• Aches and Pains

• Allergies

• Cold and Flu

• Ear Care

• Eye Care

• Stomach Aches

• Head Lice

• Any Skin or Mouth Problem

If your condition is more serious, the pharmacist will then refer you to your GP.

For more information please visit:

www.newcastlegatesheadccg.nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

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). Find out whether you may be entitled to help, here. You can also download an HC1 Claim for help with health costs form, or pop in to the surgery and ask us for one.

The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought 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.

Exemptions

Exemption forms are available at the surgery and are available to anyone who can declare that they have:

• A permanent fistula (i.e. colostomy, laryngostomy, ileostomy) requiring continuous surgical dressing or requiring an appliance

• Epilepsy for which continuous anti-convulsive therapy is required

• Diabetes mellitus which is not solely controlled by diet 

• Myxoedema (that is, Hypoparathyroidism requiring thyroid hormone replacement)

• Hypoparathyroidism

• Diabetes insipidus or other forms of hypopituitarism

• Forms of hypoadrenalism (incl. Addison's disease) for which specific substitution therapy is essential

• Myasthenia gravis

• A continuing physical disability which means you cannot go out without the assistance of another person(s). Temporary disabilities do not count even if they last for several months

• Cancer and are undergoing treatments for the effects of cancer or the effects or current or previous cancer treatment

Forms must be first filled out by the patient and then will be handed to the GP for signing. Once the GP has completed their part, we will contact you to inform you the form is ready to collect and you can then post it on to the NHSBSA. 

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-if-you-have-nhs-exemption

Delay your period 

You may wish to delay a period if it is due at a time that would be inconvenient, such as a holiday or exam. If you are not already taking 'the pill' then a hormone tablet could be prescribed for this. 

Please complete this form to request a prescription to delay a period.

Delay a period