Prescriptions SHU
Repeat Prescriptions
You can order repeat prescriptions in the following ways:
- Please call 0114 2252134 during opening hours and speak to a receptionist who will be able to order your repeat prescription for you.
- NHS App please download the free app or visit www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/ and order through the app.
- Online - to order a prescription online make sure you are signed up to online services with the practice and order here.
- At the reception desk - when ordering a prescription at the reception desk at either site, wherever possible please fill in a prescription order form (available at the desk).
- By post - you can write to us enclosing a stamped addressed envelope, giving details of which items you need. Please allow up to five days for prescriptions to arrive by post.
Please allow two full working days before collecting prescriptions.
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.
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions-and-pharmacies/nhs-prescription-charges/
- Telephone advice and order line 0845 850 0030
- General Public - Buy or Renew a PPC On-line
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
Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see clinician 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.
If you fail to attend for a medication review, this could result in your next prescription being given at a reduced quantity.
Why Your Doctor May Not Prescribe Your Usual Medicines
NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is responsible for buying health services on behalf of people in Sheffield, including medicines provided on prescription.
We need to make sure we get the best value for NHS resources and that patients get the most effective care and treatment.
In Sheffield, we currently spend over £3 million a year on medicines that are widely available to buy over-the-counter without a prescription and a further £300,000 on expensive branded medicines where a non-branded product would have been available at a much lower cost.
Please see the following leaflet and poster for more information.