Repeat Prescriptions

We are only able to accept prescription requests in writing. You can

Post it enclosing a stamped addressed envelope

Fax us on 01626 357099

Website by clicking on the online form above

Prescription Box - In main entrance at the surgery - For confidentiality please put your request in an envelope when posting through letterbox

Email your request to scripts.l83004@nhs.net

Prescriptions can be collected from the surgery 2 working days after requesting, allow a further 1 working day for your medication to be dispensed (Exclude weekends and Bank holidays)

Repeat Prescription Requests

We have noticed that some drugs are being requested too frequently or too early. This can result in drugs being prescribed that are not used. I am sure you can appreciate that this is a waste of valuable NHS resources and the money could be spent on other much needed services.

Please do not submit your requests any earlier than 10 working days before you require your medication and no later that 2 working days before it needs to be with the chemist or picked up at the surgery.

If you request a drug too early we will not be able to issue a prescription for it and we will either try to contact you, or, if some items can be prescribed, we will attach a note about the ones that cannot be done.

If you require your prescription early due to a holiday for example, please put a note explaining why you need your prescription early with the request.

Your assistance would be much appreciated!

We need to know the name, strength, dose and quantity of the drug or drugs you require. If you are on regular medication, the computer will print this and you will have a computer request slip provided. Using the computer request slip will speed up your request. Please use it whenever possible. We can arrange for your medication to be available for you to collect from the pharmacy of your choice. Please write the chemist of your choice on the request slip.

The following chemists that provide a collection service are:-

Asda

Kingsteignton Boots (Orchid)

Superdrug

Boots

Day Lewis (Stow & Purser)

Alliance Queen Street (Franklands)

Ross (Bishopteignton)

Buckland

Return by Post (SAE required)

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.