Prescription Requests

We can provide an Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) which means you can arrange for your repeat medications to be sent to any pharmacy of your choosing, this could be a local service near your home, or a pharmacy near your place of work. Please speak to them directly and they will arrange it for you.  

Patients on short or long-term medication can order repeat prescriptions in the following ways, in each case please ensure you print your First & Last Name and Date of Birth:

• In person - you can drop your tear-off repeat slip off at reception, or complete a request form, or a hand written note with the required items clearly marked.
• By post - send us your slip or a letter enclosing a stamped addressed envelope if you want us to post it back to you.
• By Email - prescriptions.chs@nhs.net
• Online - please register for 'Patient Access' which gives you access to appointment booking and cancellation, requesting repeat medication, viewing allergies, medications, immunisations, test results and consultations.

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor 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 up to five full working days for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account.

Doctors have been asked not prescribe a list of medicines for minor ailments. These medicines can be bought from a pharmacy or supermarket.

This includes patients who get FREE prescriptions.

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.

Patients who are pregnant or with certain medical conditions are eligible for exemption from prescription charges. Application forms are held at the surgery, please ask at reception. 

NHS charges

In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.

These charges apply in England only.

• 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

Christmas Pharmacy Hours

The Christmas and New Year 2022/23 Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening Hours for Buckinghamshire