Please give two working days notice for a repeat prescription.

Whitfield Surgery - Please give three working days notice for a dispensing prescription

We suggest wherever possible please make your prescription request via our email request system, via our text messaging service or using your online service account. If you are unable to do this, please put your request in to the letter box at the surgery. 

Prescription Email: skcccg.prescriptionrequests@nhs.net

Text Message: 07800007581

Please make sure you include the following details with your request:

• Full Name
• DOB
• Medications Required 
• Your nominated pharmacy

WE DO NOT TAKE PRESCRIPTION REQUESTS VIA THE TELEPHONE

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor, nurse practitioner, practice nurse or the clinical pharmacist at least once a year to review their medications and a notification should appear on your repeat slip. 

If you are request a prescription for HRT medication or contraception please be aware that you must see the nurse practitioner every six months.

Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.

Help with NHS costs

In England, around 90% of prescription items are dispensed free. This includes exemptions from charging for those on low incomes, such as:

• those on specific benefits or through the NHS Low Income Scheme
• those who are age exempt
• those with certain medical conditions
• More information is available at NHS Choices

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 14 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.