Prescriptions
Repeat Prescriptions
Repeat prescriptions can be obtained by posting your repeat prescription slip in the box at reception, emailing your repeat prescription.
For a faster prescription service please download the NHS APP using this link NHS App and your NHS account - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Please tick the items you need on your repeat prescription form and request in writing before 11:00 Your prescription should be ready for collection within SEVEN working days.
We do not accept repeat prescriptions over the phone.
We are keen to ensure that patients on repeat medication are reviewed regularly. If you have not been seen recently you may be asked to make an appointment for a pharmacist review of your condition and medication.
Urgent Prescriptions
An URGENT prescription request is for medication which you need within 24 hours, to prevent you from becoming severely unwell or becoming pregnant. These include:
Type of Medication |
Common examples (NOT an Exhaustive List) |
Adrenaline Injection |
Epipen, Emerade, Jext |
Insulin Injections |
NovoRapid, Lantus,Levemir, Humalog, Humulin, Insulatard, Actrapid |
Salbutamol Inhalers |
Issue but please book in to see an Asthma Nurse within 4 weeks if using frequently (if Asthmatic and has requested >4 inhalers in last 12 months) |
Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill) |
Please be aware some Community Pharmacies offer this for free, sexual health clinics can provide it or it can be purchased over the counter (“OTC”) e.g. Levonelle (within 72hrs), ellaOne (within 120hrs) |
Antiepileptics |
(Please note some of these medications may have alternative indications for use) Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Gabapentin, Sodium Valproate |
GTN sprays and 300mcg tablets for Angina are ‘P’ medicines which can be purchased from the pharmacy.
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Prescription Fees
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
NHS Charges
These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.
- Prescription (per item): £9.65
- 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £111.60
- 3-month PPC: £31.25
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.
Local Pharmacies
Waltham Abbey
Glennon Pharmacy
8 Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 3EL. Phone: 01992 717145.
Lloyds Sun Street
10 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1EE. Phone: 01992 712097.
Lloyds opposite Tesco
Thrift Cottage, Sewardstone Rd, Waltham Abbey EN9 1NP. Phone: 01992 713320.
Waltham Cross
Boots
Located in Pavilion Shopping Centre. 75-81 High St, Waltham Cross EN8 7BZ. Phone: 01992 719672.
Coyle Chemist
147 High St, Waltham Cross EN8 7AP. Phone: 01992 626644.
Niti Pharmacy
Located in Pavilion Shopping Centre. 28 High St, Waltham Cross EN8 7BH. Phone: 01992 717821.
Punni Pharmacy
49 High St, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross EN8 0BS. Phone: 01992 622471
Nazeing
Elgon Chemist - 6-8 Nazeingbury Parade, Nazeing, Essex EN9 2JL. Phone: 01992 892177
Loughton
Morrison’s
246/250 High Rd, Loughton IG10 1HW. Phone: 020 8508 7856.
Boots
230 High Rd, Loughton IG10 1EZ. Phone: 020 8508 1956.
Hutchins Pharmacy
197 High Rd, Loughton IG10 4LF. Phone: 020 8508 3039
Buckhurst Hill
Easter Pharmacy
54 Station Way, Buckhurst Hill IG9 6LL. Phone: 020 8502 9997.
Chigwell
The Bridge Pharmacy
696/702 Chigwell Road, Woodford Bridge, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8AL. Phone: 020 8504 2307
Epping
Lloyds
283-284 High St, Epping CM16 4DA. Phone: 01992 572010
Boots
223 High St, Epping CM16 4BL. Phone: 01992 577668
Harlow
Metwest Pharmacy
Staple Tye, 7/8 Perry Rd, Harlow CM18 7PJ. Phone: 01279 420658
Others
Total Medcare Pharmacy - www.totalmedcare.co.uk
Britannia Pharmacy - www.britanniapharmacy.com
Pharmacy2U - www.pharmacy2u.co.uk