Patients can order repeat prescriptions in the following ways:

We require three working days notice so please do not let your medicines run out. It is not possible to process your request while you wait. Prescription requests received on Fridays will not be ready until the following Wednesday afternoon.

Controlled medications are supplied for a maximum of 28 days in accordance with legal requirements. Repeat prescription requests made prior to this will be automatically rejected.

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.

NHS prescription charges may apply in England unless you are exempt.

As prescription charges and Prescription Prepayment Certificate costs can change, please check the latest information on the official NHS website before making any payment or claiming an exemption.

You can also ask your nominated pharmacy for advice about current prescription charges, exemptions, and whether a Prescription Prepayment Certificate may help reduce your costs.

NHS prescription charges

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

To find out if you are eligible for help with covering the cost of prescriptions or for more information please visit Get help with NHS prescriptions and health costs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). 

Doctors have been asked not to prescribe medicines for minor ailments like paracetamol or ibuprofen (although patients who need these drugs in regular quantities can continue to get them on repeat prescriptions).  These medicines can be bought from a pharmacy or supermarket.  This includes patients who get FREE prescriptions.

Further information is available at www.buckinghamshireccg.nhs.uk/otc

The patient information leaflet below also provides more information along with the list of minor ailments:

Over the Counter Medicines