Walkden Medical Centre - How to order your repeat medications from the doctors surgery

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Repeat Prescriptions

Prescriptions Fees

Repeat Request

Order Your Repeat Prescription Online

Repeat Prescriptions

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

By Hand – drop your repeat slip in at reception with the required items clearly marked.
By Post – send it to us with a stamped addressed envelope if you want us to post it back to you.
Online – follow the link at the top of this page and carry out a simple registration.
Fax your request on 0161 703 7638

Please make your requests as clear and concise as possible, giving the name of the medication you are taking, the dose, the amount you take a day ands the total amount you have normally per prescription. All prescritpions are computerised and are checked by the doctor so please allow 48 hours for the prescription to be ready

Please not we do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone. This is due to the risk of errors using this method.

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

Please allow two full working days between requesting and collecting your medication.

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.

NHS charges

Prescription prepayment certificates (PPC) are available in England and they can save you money.

NHS prescription costs

The current prescription charge is £8.20 per item (£16.40 per pair of elastic hosiery).
A three monthly PPC is £29.10 and could save you money if you need more than three prescribed items in three months.
A 12-month certificate is £104.00 and could save you money if you need more than 12 prescribed items in a year.

PPCs are available by 10 monthly direct debit instalment payments. The prescription prepayment certificates allow anyone to obtain all the prescriptions they need for £2 per week.

There is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website

Please allow 48 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed. Any problems please telephone the surgery.