Repeat Prescriptions

If you have a condition which requires you to take regular medication, your doctor may supply these without seeing you each time. Orders can be placed in the following ways:

• In person - leave a request with the dispenser
• By telephone - on 01833 640217 option 2
• By email - to middleton.teesdale@nhs.net
• Online - via the link at the top of this page. New users will need to complete a simple registration.

Dispensing

 We usually dispense medicines to our patients who live more than one mile from a chemist.

Book your Repeat Prescription Online

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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 and notification should appear on your repeat slip. Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.

Please allow 24 hours before collecting the prescription or 2 working days before collecting the dispensed medication.

If you require urgent medication, please contact the surgery between 8am and 6pm, we will endeavour to provide your emergency medication as soon as possible.  If the surgery is closed please contact the Out of Hours Centre on 111

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): £8.80
• 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

Please allow 48 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed. Any problems please telephone the surgery.