Prescription Requests
Repeat prescriptions can be obtained in the following ways. We do however ask patients to allow 2 WORKING DAYS in order for us to process your request.
Request at Reception or by Post
Repeat prescriptions can be requested using forms available in reception and then dropping the form in to reception, or simply by posting the slip that comes with your prescription giving your medication details, requests can also be sent via Royal Mail.
Via Pharmacy
Repeat prescriptions no longer need to be requested from the surgery using the telephone but can be requested directly from the pharmacist. The pharmacists in Bridgwater are working with the surgery to reduce the number of steps a patient takes to get their medication.
Just phone the pharmacist of your choice, request the repeat medication from them and allow 3 days before you collect your medication from that pharmacy. For the pharmacies involved in this service development please use the following telephone numbers:
Lloyds - Redgate 01278 445333
| Lloyds - Somerset Bridge | 01278 447152 |
| Lloyds - Taunton Road | 01278 444756 |
| Lloyds - North Petherton | 01278 662288 |
| Boots | 01278 421119 |
| Superdrug | 01278 423055 |
| Sainsburys | 01278 422108 |
Online Prescription Form
Follow the link at the top of this page to the online form.
Telephone Requests.
Repeat prescriptions can be obtained by telephoning the practice on 0844 4772 593. Patients should ensure that they have their medication details to hand before ringing. To avoid unnecessary delays, it is advised that patients try to avoid telephoning the practice during peak times (8 - 9am) to request repeat prescriptions.
Repeat Dispensing Scheme
A new way to get your regular prescriptions
If you or someone you care for uses the same medicines regularly, you may be able to benefit from repeat dispensing from the pharmacist. This means you won’t have to visit the surgery or make an appointment to see the doctor or practice nurse every time you need more medicine.
To find out further information talk to your doctor, local pharmacist or our Prescribing Manager.
Prescription Charges
The local chemist will ask you to pay for your medicines unless you are exempt from prescription charges. You are entitled to free prescriptions on the NHS if:
- you are 60 years of age or older
- you are under 16 years old or under 19 years old in full time education
- you are on low income, income support or family credit
- you have a partner who gets Pension Credit guarantee credit (PCGC)
- you are a pregnant woman or have had a baby in the last 12 months
- you suffer from certain chronic conditions – please seek advice – or hold other exemption certificates
- you have been prescribed a free-of-charge contraceptive
- you are undergoing treatment for cancer, the effects of cancer, or the effects of cancer treatment (NEW: from 1st April 2009).
If you need several regular prescriptions, but cannot get them free, you may save money be buying a 'Season Ticket'. Please ask our receptionist for leaflet FP95, which will give you further information about this.