Prescriptions

Getting Repeat Prescriptions

You can get your repeat prescriptions by:

  • Putting your prescription slip in the box at reception.

For a quicker service, download the NHS App using this link: NHS App and your NHS account. Also by TPP-patient portal via our website (ask us for your username and password).

Make sure to tick the items you need on your form and request them before 11:00 AM. Your prescription will be ready in SEVEN working days.

We don’t take repeat prescription requests over the phone or by email.

We want to make sure your medication is right for you. If you haven't been seen recently, you might need to make an appointment for a review with a pharmacist.

You can use NHS App to track your prescription.

Urgent Prescriptions

An URGENT prescription is for medication you need within 24 hours to stop you from becoming very sick or pregnant. Examples include:

Type of Medication

Common Examples

Adrenaline Injection

Epipen, Emerade, Jext

Insulin Injections

NovoRapid, Lantus, Levemir, Humalog, Humulin, Insulatard, Actrapid

Salbutamol Inhalers

If you use these often, book an appointment with an Asthma Nurse within 4 weeks.

Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)

Some pharmacies offer this for free, or you can get it from sexual health clinics or buy it over the counter (OTC). Examples: Levonelle (within 72 hrs), ellaOne (within 120 hrs)

Antiepileptics

Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Gabapentin, Sodium Valproate

GTN sprays and 300mcg tablets for Angina

Can be bought from the pharmacy.

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

From 1 May 2024, the NHS prescription charge will rise to £9.90. The cost of an NHS prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) will be:

  • £32.05 for three months
  • £114.50 for 12 months (patients can spread the cost and pay in 10 monthly instalments)

The cost of an NHS hormone replacement therapy (HRT) PPC will be £19.80.

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

Page last reviewed: 06 November 2025
Page created: 17 March 2022