ALL Prescriptions will now be required to be ordered online.

From the 1^st October 2016 our prescription line will cease to exist.

If you are wishing to order a prescription you will need to order the prescriptions online.

Online accounts are accessible by all patients and all you need is your log-in information.

This is available over the phone.

The details can be sent to you via email.

Any pescriptions being ordered online will be rejected if the medication is not due yet.

Please take care when ordering your prescriptions and please pay attention to the instructions on the medication itself so you are not over/ under useing your medications.

We do understand that a number of patients will not be able to order their medications online. These patients may be or suffer with:

Elderly housebound

Palliative care

Mental Health Issues

Learning Disabilities

Hearing or Visual Disabilities

No access to family or carers to support them.

If you fall into one of the above categories please let a member of the reception team know and an alternative can be arranged. 

Repeat Prescriptions

Requests for repeat prescriptions can be made in the following ways:

• Option 1: Online - follow the link at the top of this page to complete a simple registration.
• Option 2: Post (Royal Mail)- Prescriptions can be sent by patient into the surgery by post.

To assist the receptionist in processing your prescription you will need to give the following details. Your full name and address and names and strengths of all medication you require. Any medication you have requested that is not on your list of repeat medication will be referred to the doctor and issued at their discretion.

Collections

Please allow 48 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed. Any problems please telephone the surgery. If the chemist is collecting your prescription from the surgery it is your responsibility to order the prescription and then notify the chemist. The practice will not accept requests for prescriptions from chemists.

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.

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): £9.15
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £105.90
• 3-month PPC: £29.65

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

Care at the Chemist

You can collect a passbook from the chemist which allows you 6 visits to your pharmacist if you are suffering from any of the minor ailments in the scheme. All pharmacies in Heywood and Middleton and most Rochdale pharmacies can provide this service.

Excluded Pharmacies

• L Rowland’s & Co Ltd, Milnrow Health Centre, Stonefield Street Milnrow
• Lloyds, 8 Harehill Road, Rochdale
• Alliance Pharmacy, 131 Manchester Old Road Middleton

How much does it cost?

If you do not pay for your prescriptions this treatment is free. If you do pay for prescriptions this treatment will be same as a prescription charge or the price of the medication (Whichever is cheaper).

Are you suffering from one of these conditions?

• Allergies/Bites & Stings
• Athlete’s Foot
• Cold Sores
• Constipation
• Cough/Cold/Sneezing
• Diarrhoea
• Head Lice
• Headache/Temperature/Fever
• Indigestion/Heartburn
• Mouth Ulcers
• Nappy Rash
• Nasal Congestion
• Sore Throat
• Teething
• Threadworms
• Vaginal Thrush

You don’t need to wait to see your doctor as you can get advice and treatment from your community pharmacy.

If you are pregnant or breast feeding, and babies under 3 months old are not eligible for the scheme.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE!

From the 1st July 2016 the NHS have issued a statement that, any medications that can be purchased over the counter at either a pharmacy or shop should no longer be issued on prescription.

The poster below is a poster given to us to inform patients of the severity of what the NHS is spending on items that can be purchased from the local shop. It also shows the massive diffrence in expenditure, as you can see by buying one item for yourself it can make a significant diffrence to the local community.