The prescription desk is open at Ashwell Medical Centre:

• Please note we do not take requests for prescriptions over the telephone.  This is in the interest of patient safety.
• You can only order the medication authorised on your repeat prescription 
• Please use your repeat prescription request form 
• We now offer an online prescription ordering service - ask at reception for details
• Repeat prescriptions will be ready for collection 48 hours after receipt of your request form

We are not a dispensing practice. However you can arrange for a local pharmacy to manage your repeat prescribing and collect your medication direct from the pharmacy.

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

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

• Prescription (per item): £9.65
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £111.60
• 3-month PPC: £31.25

If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months or more than 14 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.