Prescriptions

Patients on long-term medication can order repeat prescriptions in a number of ways:

• Online– Follow the link at the top of this page and carry out a simple registration.
• Drop-in– Drop your repeat slip in at reception with the required items clearly marked.
• Post– Send it to us with a stamped addressed envelope if you want us to post it back to you.
• Email - Send your request to daltonsurgery.reception@nhs.net

Please clearly state both the name and the strength of the medicine you are requesting.

Verbal requests will not be accepted over the telephone or in person at reception. There are request slips available to fill in at reception if you need one.

Please allow up to five full working days for your prescription request to be sent to your pharmacy. In addition, each pharmacy has their own processing time so please contact them if you wish to find out when your medication will be ready to collect.

This practice is set up for the electronic prescription service.

This means that for most patients we can send your prescription to your chosen chemist directly saving you having to come down to the surgery.

To get your prescription sent to your chosen pharmacy you will have to ask reception to sign up.

For more information please click here.

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see either a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications.

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:

• those on specific benefits or through the NHS Low Income Scheme
• those who are age exempt
• those with certain medical conditions
• More information is available at NHS Choices

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

• Prescription (per item): £9.90
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £114.50
• 3-month PPC: £32.05
• HRT PPC: £19.80

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.

• 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.