Prescriptions

Repeat Prescriptions

Your prescription request is processed by the surgery then sent to your chosen pharmacy who need time to prepare your medication.

Please allow 5 full working days (excluding weekends and Bank Holidays) from ordering before you collect your prescription.

You may order repeat prescriptions by using the following methods:

  1. With SystmOnline New users need to request an account. Please bring 2 forms of identification, 1 of these should contain a photo, for example, bank statement and passport or photo card driving licence. Once you are registered you will be given a registration document containing your username and password.
  2. Return the 'tear off' slip with each prescription that lists the medicines you receive. You should return this slip indicating which items you require.

Repeat prescription requests ARE NOT accepted over the telephone.

If you forget to order your repeat prescription and run out of medicines, you should be aware that our Receptionists are not authorised to give out prescriptions without the doctor’s consent. You may therefore have to wait until the end of surgery for this to be obtained. Our Pharmacist would be happy to advise on the effect of missing your medication and how to cope until your prescription can be authorised.

Dispensary

The surgery dispensary offers a prescription service to all surgery patients who live one mile or more from their nearest chemist. A delivery service also operates for patient who are housebound.

The dispensary is open weekdays 8.45am – 1.00pm and 1.30pm – 6.30pm and Saturday mornings from 9.00am – 12.00 noon.

Lowick Pharmacy
The surgery also has a pharmacy which offers a prescription service to all patients. The opening times are as above.

Delivery Days

Monday   Greatworth, Halse, Helmdon, Marston-St-Lawrence, Radstone and Sulgrave
     
Tuesday   Biddlesden, Crowfield, Syresham, Turweston and Whitfield
     
Wednesday   Evenley, Finmere, Mixbury, Shalstone, Tingewick, Water Stratford, Westbury, Cottisford, Hardwick Hethe and Stoke Lyne
     
Thursday   Aynho, Cottisford, Croughton and Souldern
     
Friday   Charlton, Farthinghoe, Hinton-in-the Hedges, King’s Sutton and Steane

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.

  • Prescription (per item): £9.15
  • 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £105.90
  • 3-month PPC: £29.65

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.