Repeat Prescriptions

Please allow 72 working hours for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account. Do not leave this to the last minute especially when going on holiday. 

If you need medication regularly you should receive a repeat prescription form attached to your prescription. Please bring or send the form to us indicating what you need.

Postal requests need a SAE for posting back.

Please note prescription requests cannot be taken over the telephone.

Medication Reviews

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 or may be asked to attend the practice for a blood test. Failure to do so my mean that medications have to be removed from your prescription.

Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.

Travelling abroad and Prescriptions

If travelling abroad for more than 3 months you need to obtain your medication in the country of your destination. Additionally, if you need medical advice, then please register with a local doctor in your country of destination as we cannot give advice to overseas patients. For more information please see the link below:

Prescriptions Abroad

Early Renewal Prescription Requests

If you need to request a renewal prescription early before its expiry date then please can you explain the reasons as to why this is required. This is to reduce rejection rates.

For example a 2 monthly prescription will have a cut off rejection time of 3 wks..ie if you ask for a renewal before 3 wks of the date when the prescription is due then your request is automatically rejected.

You are free to have your medication dispensed by a pharmacy of your choice. Please click on the link below to view a NHS poster detailing what to do if undue pressure is being placed upon you to use a certain pharmacy which is not of you choosing. 

http://psnc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Poster-combatting-prescription-direction-FINAL-MAIN.pdf

The way you request a repeat prescriptions online has now changed. Repeat prescriptions is medication that you take regularly that is approved by the doctors it does not include acute medication. If you have not had a repeat medication in the last 6 months it will no longer be on your "Repeat Medication" list (NHS rules not ours).

Registeration is broken down into the 3 steps below.  You need to send an email request to Studholme (include name/DOB). Studholme will reply by email with details to enable you to register for this new prescription service by following the instructions below of how to register. Once done you are all set to use you Account/User ID and password to log on.

The passwords for Online Prescriptions cannot be used for Appointments online. Online prescriptions and appointments online are two different independent systems. If you mix up the passwords between the two systems then you will not gain access and may be locked out.

Online Repeat prescription Registration Steps

Step 1: Send an email to Studholme to request your passwords (include your name/DOB)

Click here to send email request: Jayne.sadler1@nhs.net

Step 2 :You will receive your passwords (letter) by email from Studholme.

Step 3: Please register online using the following instructions: Instructions for Registering

If you have already registered for this service and have a password click here: Online Repeat Prescription Login

Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) – Nominate a Pharmacy

To Nominate a Pharmacy Form Click Here: Nominate a Pharmacy Form.pdf

 Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)

EPS is an electronic prescription service where by the patient nomination their chosen pharmacy so their prescription can be sent directly to the pharmacy without the need to obtain a paper copy from the GP practice.

The system can work very well and is liked by several patients however some points to bear in mind are:

1. Once a Prescription is issued by our surgery is does not appear instantly at the pharmacy. The process can take up to 48hrs or longer if there are NHS IT problems.
2. Once a prescription is approved by a GP it is given a unique “token” code sent to the “NHS spine”. The prescription is then “pulled down” by the pharmacist. Once a prescription is “pulled down” or part issued by the pharmacist it cannot be changed.
3. Once you nominate a pharmacy your prescriptions will be sent to that pharmacy even if you forget which pharmacy you have nominated. If you wish to change your nominated pharmacy then you need to write to us to let us know.
4. EPS is not 100% reliable and prescriptions do get lost or are delayed within the electronic transfer process due to NHS IT issues that are not within our control.
5. Controlled drugs are not issued on EPS.
6. Repeat medications are not ever lasting. If you have not seen a clinician or you have not attended the practice for appropriate clinical tests then repeat medications will be removed from your prescriptions under NHS requirements.

Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions

Extensive exemption and remission arrangements protect those likely to have difficulty in paying charges (NHS prescription and dental charges, optical and hospital travel costs).

The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.

NHS charges

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

• Prescription (per item): £9.00
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £104.00
• 3-month PPC: £29.10

If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months, or more than 15 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

Free prescriptions for people affected by cancer

Please click here for more details Free Prescriptions.pdf