UNDERSTANDING
YOUR PRESCRIPTION
A standard prescription
contains the following important information:
Patient Number - This
uniquely identifies you to Abbey Surgery. You will need this number
for
requesting repeat prescriptions by fax, email or by using the
Web site form.
Current
Prescription - This is the
medication you are currently taking.
Repeat Prescription - You may request
repeat prescriptions for any of the items in this list.
Medication Quantity - This
is the quantity which will be supplied on repeat prescriptions.
Medication Review
Date - Once you reach this date your medication will need to be reviewed
by a doctor. You may need to make an appointment at this time.
When you collect your medication from the Pharmacy or Dispensary, the left (green) half of the form is retained by the Pharmacist and you will be given the repeat prescription slip (right hand side).
Repeat
Prescriptions
If you are
taking regular medication you may be given a repeat prescription allowing you
to order without seeing a doctor. Repeat prescriptions must be requested at least
48 hours in advance (excluding Saturdays and Sundays).
Please note that once you reach your medication review date shown on the repeat prescription slip your medication will need to be reviewed by a doctor. This may mean that you need to make an appointment.
You may not request medication which is not on your repeat prescription without seeing a doctor. You will be dispensed only the quantity of medication shown on your repeat prescription.
You can request a repeat prescription
in one of the following ways:
1. Post the repeat prescription
slip, or simply drop it in to Abbey Surgery. If you provide a stamped addressed
envelope we will post it back to you.
2.
Telephone us on (01822)
612247 and select option 2. Please note mornings are very busy.
3.
Fax your requirements to
(01822) 618771. You will need to give your Patient
Number.
4. By email to dispensary.abbeysurgery@nhs.net. You
will need to give your Patient Number.
Please note that we cannot guarantee your privacy if you use this method.
5. By using the on-line form. You
will need your Patient Number.
CLICK HERE for the On-Line Repeat prescription Form
Prescription
Charges
The cost of a prescription is £6.85. You may be exempt, depending on your circumstances. You can buy a pre-payment certificate lasting 3 months for £26.85, 4 months for £35.85, or 1 year for £98.70. For more information call 0845 8500030 or apply on-line at www.ppa.org.uk/ppa/ppc_intro.htm.
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November 2007