Prescription/Medication Requests 

For medication queries please call between the hours of 11:00-16:00

Please the minimum of 48 hours to process your repeat or acute requests. There may be a delay in processing your request due to large number of requests coming through

Requests are also taken from your local pharmacy on your behalf. Please use the below link:

(https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-pharmacy/)

to find your local pharmacy

Please allow 48-72 hours due to COVID 19 to process any prescription requests, excluding weekend and Bank Holidays, 

Housebound Patients can request prescriptions over the phone 

you can email your request through our generic email 

swlccg.shirleymedicalcentre@nhs.net

To save time please consider Electronic Prescriptions.

Follow the link below for more information 

https://digital.nhs.uk/services/electronic-prescription-service

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.

TRAVEL vaccinations and medication please visit NHS CHOICES :WHICH VACCINATIONS ARE FREE or you can visit Boots,Superdrugs or Lloyds pharmacies etc..

Repeat Prescriptions

*NO REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS OVER THE PHONE

Patients on long-term medication who have been approved for repeat prescriptions can order in a number of ways:

• Medication Query or Repeat medications call between the hours of 11.00-4.00 p.m
• In Person - drop your repeat counterfoil in at reception with the required items clearly marked.
• By Post - send it to us with a stamped addressed envelope and we will post it back to you.
• Online - follow the link at the top of this page and complete a simple registration.

Please note we are unable to take orders for prescriptions over the telephone except in cases of emergency or where the patient is housebound.

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see either a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications.

Please allow two full working days between requesting and collecting your medication.