Repeat 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 12 noon the following working day .

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.

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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.

Did you know, in South Staffordshire we wasted medicines which cost the NHS over £5 million last year?

That could be:

800 more hip replacements

560 more heart by-pass operation s

5,600 more cataract operations

120 more community nurses

720 more knee replacements

We are currently running a campaign to reduce the waste of prescription medicines.

So  we will need your help .

·         Check what medication you already have before re-ordering.

·         Only tick items you really need.

·         If you don’t need a medicine now - don’t order it this time. It will still appear on your next repeat re-ordering form.     

·         If you don’t need a medication or you don’t want to take your medication anymore tell your doctor.

Remember, once dispensed, medicines cannot be reused by other patients.

Please consider this when ordering your next prescription .

If you have any enquires about your prescription please speak to your GP or your pharmacist.

If you would like any more information on the Medicine Waste Campaign please look at the South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust website or email Claire Wilson Medicine Management Team on [email protected]

Web: www.southstaffordshirepct.nhs.uk/services/meds/index.asp

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.

Peel_Croft_Surgery_Patient_Synchronisation_Form.doc