Prescriptions
Repeat Prescriptions
Patients may order repeat prescriptions by delivering or posting requests to the surgery, by email to wyicb-wak.prescriptions@nhs.net, by clicking on the header above which will take you to systemone online or using the NHS App.
Your repeat prescription — what's new
Warrengate Medical Centre · For patients
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We've updated how repeat prescriptions work at Warrengate. To keep your medication safe and up to date, we now proactively invite you for your annual review before it's due — so you should never be caught out. |
How we'll keep you on track — our annual review reminder
We'll text you the month before your birthday
Your annual medication review is tied to your birthday month. We'll send you a text the month before, listing exactly which blood tests or checks you need to book. You'll have two full months to complete everything.
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Month before You receive a text listing the tests you need to book |
Book bloods/tests Book and attend your monitoring appointment promptly |
Nurse review See the nurse ~1 week after your tests |
Pharmacy review Pharmacy team review and reauthorise your medication |
Birthday month Prescription reauthorised before your review expires |
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Act promptly when you receive our text. The text will tell you exactly which blood tests or checks you need. You have two months to complete everything — but the sooner you book, the smoother the process. |
Requesting your repeat prescription
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Online (preferred) Use the NHS App or your online patient account. Quickest and easiest. |
Paper request slip Drop your counterfoil into the prescription box at reception. |
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We don't accept repeat prescription requests over the phone. Please use the NHS App or a paper request slip. |
What happens if my review is overdue?
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Your prescription will be blocked if your annual medication review has expired. This is a patient safety measure to make sure your medication is still right for you — not an error. |
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✓ Review date valid Your prescription is processed as normal. Nothing further needed from you. |
✗ Review date expired Your prescription is blocked. Complete your annual review (bloods → nurse → pharmacy) to have it reauthorised. |
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If your review is overdue and you're running low on medication, we won't leave you without. A smaller quantity may be provided to bridge the gap while your review is completed. |
Need medication that isn't on your repeat list?
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Acute (one-off) requests — For medication not on your repeat prescription, please submit your request via PATCHS (our online consultation service) or drop a paper request slip into the prescription box at reception. We don't accept acute requests over the phone. |
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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.
Prescription charges are for each item not each prescription. For example, if your prescription has 3 medicines on it you will have to pay the prescription charge 3 times.
Some items are always free, such as; contraception.
To find out current prescription costs visit: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs.
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.
Requests From Pharmacies
The practice no longer accepts repeat prescription requests from pharmacies on behalf of patients.
We are aware that the online pharmacy, 'Pharmacy2U' is currently mailing Wakefield residents advising of the services that they can provide. Please note that our policy also applies to Pharmacy2U and therefore if you choose to nominate Pharmacy2U to dispense your medicine, you will still need to order your own prescription from the surgery.
All pharmacies are still able to collect your repeat prescription from the surgery once it has been processed and deliver your medicines to you if they offer these services.
Please be assured that the practice has not provided Pharmacy2U with your details and that we are not affiliated to them in any way.
Hospital Requests
When you are discharged from hospital you should normally receive 7 days’ supply of medication.
On receipt of your medication requirements, which will be issued to you by the hospital, please bring this to the surgery or post via a stamped addressed envelope before your supply of medication has run out.
Hospital requests for change of medication will be checked by the GP first, and if necessary your Doctor will issue you with a Prescription. The Practice will endeavour to issue you with your prescription on that day, but it cannot be issued until your medical details are checked by the Doctor, your prescription should normally be ready by 4pm on that day, or you may be advised to attend the next day.
The Doctors will review your medication, regularly, which may involve changes to your tablets, in accordance with current health Board policies. Please be reassured that this will not affect your treatment.
Page created: 28 July 2022