Prescriptions

If you are receiving regular treatment you can obtain your repeat prescription without seeing the doctor. You may, however, be asked to see the doctor on occasion to ensure everything is as it should be.

Prescriptions can be requested:

  • Online (Using the NHS app or PATCHs) Try the NHS App
  • Via email at [email protected]
  • By completing a paper request and bringing or posting it to us
  • For prescription queries please call 01253 623896  option 2 between 2pm and 4pm or email outside of these hours

When ordering repeat prescriptions, please supply the name of the medication required, the dosage and quantity needed. This information can be found on the right-hand side of the printed label on your medication.

Please Note

It takes 2 full working days for your prescription to be processed at St Paul’s ready for collection or transmission to your chosen pharmacy, which will need time to dispense the medication before they are ready to collect or deliver, so remember to order in good time.

Please note that we do not take requests for repeat medication over the telephone.

HRT Pre-Payment Certificate

From the 1 April, the Government is launching the HRT Pre-Payment Certificate (PPC) to reduce prescription costs for women receiving Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

The HRT PPC will be available to buy in one single payment online at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hrt-ppc, or in-person at some pharmacies. You can call 0300 330 2089 for help and support.

Before buying an HRT PPC, you should check if:

Prescription charges

These charges apply in England only.   In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.

  • Prescription (per item): £9.65
  • 3-month PPC: £31.25
  • 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £111.60

If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months, or more than 15 items in 12 months, you may find it cheaper to buy a PPC.

What to do with old medicines

Take it to the pharmacy you got it from or bring it in to the surgery. Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.