Prescriptions

Important Information

All prescriptions will be sent to nominated pharmacies electronically.

If you would like to order repeat prescriptions online but aren't yet registered, please click here. 

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Repeat Prescriptions

Your doctor will inform you if your medication can be obtained through the repeat prescription process.  Any requests to receptionists for items that are not detailed on your personal repeat medication list will not be issued without you speaking to a duty nurse or doctor first.

Order on-line with the Practice

You are now able to order your repeat medication on-line, direct to the practice over an encrypted, secure link.  There is still a need to allow a week for ordering your prescription and for it to be ready to collect from your chosen pharmacy.  For collection from the surgery please allow minimum of 48 hours before you collect the prescription.  Please ask at reception for details about this service and for registration. If you are already registered click here to access the system.

Order by email or place within the box between the entrance doors.

Use the paper re-order slip printed on the right hand side of your repeat prescription.  Just tick the items you need and either post it to the surgery or put it in the box at our entrance.  (If you enclose an s.a.e. the prescription will be posted to you). E-mail your requests to undefined northantsicb.kerspatients@nhs.net .

Please note that we do not accept repeat prescription requests when speaking to a receptionist. This is open to error and considered to be a high clinical risk.  

Please allow up to 48 hours before collecting your prescription.

Electronic Prescribing Service

This practice is set up for the electronic prescription service.

This means that for most patients we can send your prescription to your chosen chemist directly saving you having to come down to the surgery.

To get your prescription sent to your chosen pharmacy you will have to ask reception to sign up.

For more information please click here

Medication Reviews

Please note that we review the care of all our patients who receive their medication by repeat prescription at least annually.  This is not only good clinical practice but is a requirement under our contract with the NHS.

Your annual review will be set to the 1st of your birthday month to help and your review date will also be printed on the bottom of any prescriptions you may have as a reminder. 

Our staff are not authorised to issue repeat medication once that date has passed, so as it approaches please make an appointment for review.  If you are housebound, then please ask the receptionist to arrange for your doctor or District Nurse to visit you for this review consultation.

Prescription Fees

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

NHS Charges

These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.

As of the 1st April 2023

Prescription charges

  • Prescription (per item): £9.65
  • 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £111.60
  • 3-month PPC: £31.25
  • HRT PPC: £19.30

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  • Surgical bra: £31.70
  • Abdominal or spinal support: £47.80
  • Stock modacrylic wig: £78.15
  • Partial human hair wig: £207.00
  • Full bespoke human hair wig: £302.70

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.