Prescriptions

Repeat prescriptions take up to 48 hours to be issued by Practice

You can check and track your prescription request in the NHS App.

How To Check your requested medication status

The Practice does not send text messages, emails, or notifications when a prescription has been issued, so please check the NHS App or contact your Pharmacy for updates.

The NHS App may show your request as waiting GP approval, approved by GP, or rejected by GP. If your request is rejected, please check the NHS App for any message or contact the Practice if needed.

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.

NHS charges

NHS prescription charges apply unless you are exempt.

The current NHS prescription charge in England is £9.90 per item. Prescription Prepayment Certificates are £32.05 for 3 months and £114.50 for 12 months for 2026/27.

• PPC telephone advice line 0300 330 1341
• General Public – Buy or Renew a PPC On-line

Most prescriptions are sent electronically to your nominated pharmacy.

Once the prescription has been issued by the practice, please contact your pharmacy directly for collection, delivery, or stock updates.

Please remember that issued by the practice does not always mean ready to collect. Your pharmacy may need extra time to prepare the medication.

If you want to change your nominated pharmacy, you can do this through the NHS App or by speaking to your chosen pharmacy.