Repeat Prescriptions

Patients on long-term medication can order routine repeat prescriptions in the following ways:

In person - drop your repeat slip off at the relevant surgery with the required items clearly marked.

By post - To the relevant surgery. Please send a stamped address envelope

By telephone  (housebound patients only)to the following numbers:

• Hamstead Road 0121 523 7500
• Tanhouse Clinic 0121 357 9009

Online - follow the link at the top of this page to complete a simple registration.

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

Urgent Prescriptions

Requests for urgent prescriptions will be ready for collection by 16:30 the same day, but please try to request these by telephone or in person.

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.

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