You can request repeat medication in a number of ways:

• Using your Online Patient Access (please speak to reception if you are not already registered for this service)
• Handing in the computer generated Repeat Slip or a note that includes you name, address, date of birth and medication required to reception
• By post (note: if you would also like us to return the prescription to you by post, please provide a stamped addressed envelope)
• Via Email - bobicb-bucks.kingswoodprescriptions@nhs.net

Please allow 5 full working days before collecting your repeat prescriptions.

Repeat Dispensing Scheme

Once you are stable on a medication you may wish to take advantage of the ‘Repeat Dispensing scheme’, when you can have a set of prescriptions to leave with a pharmacy, to be collected as needed.

Your pharmacist will tell you when you have collected the last prescription so you can make a review appointment with your doctor.

Sometimes our local formulary changes to take account of new guidelines. If we need to change your medication we will always let you know.

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