Repeat Prescriptions

If you are on regular medication, you will have a computerised repeat prescription slip with instructions on how to order at the bottom.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept prescription requests over the telephone, it blocks the phonelines and can lead to errors.

To order your prescription please indicate clearly the items you require and either post the request us or hand in to the surgery.  There is a red post box just inside the front door.

You can also order your prescription online.  Either by registering for the prescription ordering service via our website or by signing up for online access to your medical record, please see the Online Services section of our website for more details.

Please allow 2 working days for the prescription to be issued.

Please note that Drurys Pharmacy has  changed ownership and is now run by Day Lewis Pharmacies; due to process changes it is advisable  to order your prescription 5 days in advance.

Please do not order your prescription until it is due, stock piling of medication is a major problem within the NHS and your prescription will not be issued early without good reason.

If you would like to collect your medication directly from a pharmacy, please contact the surgery and let us know your chosen chemist and we will indicate this on your record.  Any prescriptions from then on will be sent to your allocated pharmacy after signing – please allow extra time for this.

If you require your medication to be delivered to your home this must be arranged directly with your pharmacy.

ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTIONS

The Electronic Prescription Service is a new way to get your prescription.

If you choose this method you will no longer need to pick up your prescription from your doctor as it will be sent electonically to the chemist of you choice.

The service will commence on the 15th October 2013. 

All you need to do is nominate a chemist.

Please download the leaflet for more information.

EPS Information Leaflet for Patients

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.

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