We are a dispensing practice which means we will dispense new medicines whenever possible before you leave the surgery following your consultation. Occasionally we may not have an item in stock and you will be asked to return within a few days to collect your medicine or you may take the prescription to a chemist.

When new medication has been recommended by a specialist (NHS or Private) or other healthcare worker outside the practice it will be necessary to see your GP for this to be added to your repeat ordering list before we can dispense it. This means there will be a delay until you have a consultation. If your specialist indicates it is urgent to start new medication, they should provide you with a prescription which may be dispensed by the hospital pharmacy or a retail chemist. We cannot dispense these prescriptions for you.

For repeat prescription requests we require at least 2 working days notice.  Medicines can be collected at any time when the surgery is open.

If you require medication urgently when the surgery is closed you can call the out of hours service who will try help if they can.

To request a repeat prescription you may:

• Hand in your repeat prescription slip to either surgery, or post it to Sixpenny Handley.
   
• You may also phone 01725 552589 between 12 noon and 3pm, or fax your request to 01725 552029.
   
• Order online via Emis Access.
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We require at least 2 working days for repeat prescription requests.

Prescriptions requested after 3pm will be included with the following day?s requests.

All repeat prescriptions are dispensed at Sixpenny Handley but may be collected from your usual surgery. The normal prescription charges and exemptions apply. Usually a month?s supply will be dispensed and you will be advised how often it can be repeated before it needs to be re-authorised by the doctor.

Do You Pay For Your Prescriptions?

Prescriptions are free for:

• Patients who are under 16 years of age or over 60 years of age
• Patients who are under 19 years of age in full time education
• Patients who have a current maternity/medical or War Pensions exemption certificate
• Patients or their partners currently receiving Income Support or Family Credit
• Patients or their partners receiving income-based Jobseekers Allowance
• Patients entitled to or named on a valid NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate or current HC2 charges certificate
• Patients whose partner gets Pension Credit guarantee credit (PGCG)

If you cannot get free prescriptions a pre-paid certificate may save you money if you need more than five prescription items in four months or fourteen items in twelve months.