If you have a user name and password click here to order your prescription.

If you do not have a user name and password please contact the surgery and we will arrange for a user name and password to be issued so that in future you can order your medication online.

Medications can also be ordered via The NHS App. For further information, click the link NHS App and your NHS account - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

We are starting to send prescriptions to the pharmacy electronically, this will mean that if you get your prescription from a pharmacy near to where you work or where you go shopping we will not need to put them in the post.  It is a quick, easy and environmentally friendly way for prescriptions to move between the practice and your pharmacy of choice.  If you would rather we didn't send your prescription in this way, or would like to discuss this further then please call Jayne Reed at the practice 01434 220203

Repeat Prescription

If you are on long term medication we have a computerised system that will allow you to have a number of prescriptions without seeing the doctor. You will however be required to attend for check ups at regular intervals to monitor your condition.

WE WOULD ASK THAT YOU GIVE US 48 HOURS NOTICE WHEN YOU ARE REQUESTING YOUR REPEAT MEDICATION.

Electronic Prescriptions

We can send prescriptions to the pharmacy of your choice electronically.  Please can you check that your nominated pharmacy details are correct and let us know if you are happy for us to transfer your prescriptions in this way.

IF YOU ARE ASKING US TO POST YOUR PRESCRIPTION TO A PHARMACY PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ALLOW EXTRA TIME ESPECIALLY AT CHRISTMAS AND BANK HOLIDAYS

Sometimes you will be informed that a further repeat prescription will only be possible after you have seen the doctor for a further check up. This is an important safety net, and it is vital to adhere to this.

Please note that, in accordance with national guidelines, the practice normally prescribes a 28 day supply of any drug.

We would ask that you preferably make your request via this website, otherwise post your computer slip to the surgery, call in at the surgery or leave in the box in reception.

TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IN THE CASE OF GENUINE DIFFICULTY AS USING THE TELEPHONE BLOCKS THE LINES AND PREVENTS OTHER PATIENTS CONTACTING US WITH MORE URGENT PROBLEMS.

WE WILL ONLY TAKE TELEPHONE REQUESTS FOR MEDICATION AFTER 1pm. IF YOU CALL BEFORE THIS TIME YOU WILL BE POLITELY ASKED TO CALL BACK. Tel 01434 220203

Parkside Pharmacy

We are not a dispensing practice and because of the rurality of the area most of our prescriptions are dispensed by the local chemist, Parkside Pharmacy. They are located in the centre of Bellingham. If you do not want your prescription to be forwarded to Parkside Pharmacy automatically, you should advise us each time you make a request for medication.  You will need to know the name and address of the pharmacy you require. Details of other pharmacies can be obtained from the NHS Pharmacy Finder

Again, because some of our patients are housebound and live in isolated areas the chemist does offer a delivery service. However they would very much appreciate it if you were able to collect where possible. We would be happy to issue your repeat medication to coincide with your trip to Bellingham.

We send most prescriptions to Parkside Pharmacy electronically, please let either the pharmacy or the practice know if you do not want us to transfer your prescription this way.  

We will encourage patients who are on regular repeat medication to go onto the "repeat dispensing scheme".  This means the pharmacy will hold your prescription until your next review is due.  All you will need to do is let the pharmacy know when you want to pick your prescription up.  This reduces the administration time at the practice, therefore using NHS resources more effectively.

The pharmacy telephone number is 01434 220231

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.

Prescription charges are for each item not for each prescription. For example, if your prescription has 3 medicines on it you will have to pay the prescription charge 3 times.

NHS charges