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

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 15 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

Repeat Prescriptions

At Aspri we are now operating the Electronic Prescribing Service(EPS). This means the doctor in most cases will transnsmit your prescription electronically during your consultation to a pharmacy of your choice. You will not be given a paper prescription. You just need to present youself to the pharmacy and they will have your medication ready for collection. The same process will apply for repeat prescriptions.

Requests for repeat prescriptions should be made in writing and either handed in to the surgery or posted. If you want your prescription posted back to you please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

Alternatively you may order online via the link at the top of this page. New users to the system are required to complete a simple registration.

Requests will not be accepted over the telephone as this often leads to mistakes.

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications and notification should appear on your repeat slip. Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.

Please allow two full working days for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account.