Methods of ordering your Repeat Prescriptions
If you regularly take a prescribed medication/medications, you will be given a repeat prescription request form from your pharmacy. Please send us your request 7-10 days before needed using one of the methods listed below:
- Via the NHS App – Owned and run by the NHS, the NHS App is the most simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet. The NHS App is available now on iOS and Android.
- NHS Online Login – You can view your current repeat medication and order the items you require. This is for patients who have a NHS login.
- Online Request Form – Click here
- Patient Access Online – Click here to use our online system
- By repeat slip or on paper – You can put your request in on paper by dropping it through the letterbox.
NHS App Login
Non-urgent advice: Patient Notice
Your request will be processed within 4 working days, excluding bank holidays.
HRT Pre-Payment Certificate
From the 1 April 2023, the Government is launched the HRT Pre-Payment Certificate (PPC) to reduce prescription costs for women receiving Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
The HRT PPC will be available to buy in one single payment online at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hrt-ppc, or in-person at some pharmacies. You can call 0300 330 2089 for help and support.
Before buying an HRT PPC, you should check if:
- you’re eligible for free NHS prescriptions using the eligibility checker: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check
- your medicine is covered by the HRT PPC. For a list of eligible HRT medication, visit: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hrt-ppc-medicines
- a 3 or 12 month PPC is more suitable. It covers all NHS prescriptions, not just HRT items. Visit: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc
About Pharmacists
Pharmacists can provide health advice at any time. They can offer help on everyday illnesses such as coughs and colds and they are able to answer any questions you may have about prescribed medication or medication you buy over the counter. A pharmacist can also give advice on a range of health topics such as asthma, healthy eating or giving up smoking.
Some pharmacists do have private areas where you can talk in confidence. You can watch this video to find out more about what a pharmacist can offer.
If you are prescribed a medicine to treat a long-term condition for the first time, you may be able to get extra help and advice about your medicine from your local pharmacist through a new free scheme called the New Medicine Service (NMS). You can click here to watch a video about this service.
Annual Reviews
If you have a long-term health condition e.g. Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension, COPD, Coronary Heart Disease etc. You will be invited into the surgery once a year for a blood test and then an appointment with the nurse to follow up.
Not all health conditions need a blood test e.g. Asthma
You will be invited via a text or letter around the month of your birthday each year and it is imperative you attend. If you would like to change the time or date of your appointment, please call the surgery.
If your appointments aren’t booked and you request any medication, it can cause the doctor to reject your request in order for you to be reminded to book.
These appointments are very important for your doctor to continue to safely prescribe medication needed for your health condition.
If repeated attempts are made asking you to book, then the quantity of your medication will be reduced until such time as you attend appointments needed.
Local Pharmacies
Boots, High Street, Petersfield
Tel No: 01730 263350
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday
8:30am to 5:30pm
Tuesday
9:00am to 5:30pm
Sunday
10:30am to 4:00pm
Day Lewis, 1 Alpine Road, Petersfield
Tel No: 01730 263064
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm.
Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm
Boots, Hill Brow Rd, Liss
Tel No: 01730 893161
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm.
Saturday 9:00am to 5.00pm
Swan Pharmacy, Swan Street, Petersfield
Tel No: 01730 264943
Monday to Friday 7:00am until Midnight
Saturday 8:00am until Midnight
Morrisons Pharmacy, Horndean
Tel No: 02392 57199
Open until 8:00pm Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Saturday Thursday/Friday Until 9:00pm
Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm
NHS Health Check
If you do not already have a diagnosed long-term health condition, you will be invited for a NHS Health Check between the ages of 40 & 74. You should receive a letter telling you that you are eligible and this is done every 5 years. Patients with Asthma are also able to have the NHS Health Check as well as their annual review. Should you not receive an invitation in the post, you can self-refer by contacting the surgery.
You would have a blood test first and then a follow up appointment with the Healthcare Assistant to discuss the results, take some readings and measurements e.g. blood pressure, height, weight, pulse and discuss lifestyle, family history etc.
This health check is to help prevent you developing any long-term medical conditions and will let you know a risk score based upon the results and answers given during the appointment.
Prescription charges
These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.
- Prescription (per item): £9.65
- 3-month PPC: £31.25
- 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £111.60
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.
- PPC Telephone advice and order line 0845 850 0030
- General Public – Buy or Renew a PPC On-line
What to do with old medicines
Take it to the pharmacy you got it from. Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.