Repeat Prescriptions

All repeat prescriptions are printed by a computer, this is safer and speedier. Your doctor will have entered onto the computer what medication you are taking and each time a new prescription is produced by the computer a new request form is also generated for you to make your next request.

What is a repeat prescription - patient leaflet >>

To request a repeat prescription you should mark the items clearly that you require and either deliver or post the repeat request slip to the surgery.

Alternatively you can use the internet and contact the surgery via email to: prescriptions@northlandswoodpractice.com copying the information on the request slip. (Please be aware that normal email is not encrypted and so may not be totally secure.)

If you have mislaid your request slip, forms are available at Reception to complete.

Please do not telephone for prescriptions (except in an absolute emergency or you are housebound) as this can obstruct urgent calls and may lead to incorrect prescribing.

1. Please allow 48 hours for your prescription to be processed.
2. If you have more than one repeat prescription, please try and order all your items together.
3. Clearly indicate where you would like the prescription sent to. You can collect your prescription from the surgery, we can post it to you if you enclose a stamped addressed envelope or we can send your prescription to selected local pharmacies, please ask reception for details.
4. If you are receiving any medication which is not on your request form, please add this clearly on the request slip and this will be added after verification with the doctor.
5. If any printed item of medication is no longer required by you, please ask for it to
   be deleted.

Prescription charges
Prescription charges as of 1st April 2008 are £7.10 for a single prescription, a three month certificate is £27.85, and a twelve month certificate is £102.50.