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North Curry
Taunton
Somerset, TA3 6NQ
Tel: 01823 490505

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The surgery will be closed for staff training on Thursday 27th August 2020 from 1.00 pm until 4.30 pm.

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Repeat Prescriptions

You can now order your repeat prescriptions through the online Prescriptions link. If you wish to register to do so please complete the patient online registration form and bring it along to reception with two forms of ID, one photographic and one proof of address so we can give you the registration information. If you are already registered to use online appointments you do not need to register again.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The dispensary is very busy around bank holidays and need at least two Working days notice to process requests. Please refrain from if not due at this time to prevent further back log thank you

To  use this service you will need to register. You can either register by coming to reception with a form of photographic ID and you will be issued a registration form which will allow you to sign up to the new service. Or you can register directly though the link and then bring a form of photographic ID  to reception for the registration to be completed. The new service can either be accessed on our appointment page via the online appointment link or through the above link. 

Repeat Prescriptions

medication4Any medication you need following a consultation will be dispensed at the time. If you feel you can be helped with medication but without a consultation, your request will be passed to the doctor. Whenever possible requests for repeat prescriptions should, for the sake of accuracy and safety, be made in writing, preferably on the counterfoil of the previous computerised prescription. There are various methods to order your repeat prescriptions:

  • Online: You can order your repeat prescription directly through this site via the online appointment page or through the above link. In order to register please come to reception with two forms of ID and the receptionist will print you off your registration form.
  • In Person: Handing in the counterfoil of the previous computerised prescription during the hours of 9.00 am to 6.30 pm. Two full working days are required to process requests and the cut off time for each working day is 5.00 pm.
  • Post: We can receive requests for medication by the regular postal service or by patients dropping their requests into our letterbox after working hours and at the weekend.
  • By Telephone: If you need make a request by telephone, please ring our Prescription Line on 01823 490903 between the hours of 11.00 am - 1:00 pm. As safety guidance discourages telephone ordering of prescriptions this service is intended only for those patients who have no other means of ordering their prescritions.

Repeat prescriptions can be dealt with only on the authority of a doctor and two full working days notice are required to process each request - please don't wait until you have run out.

 

 

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 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

Two full working days notice are required to process each request - please don't wait until you have run out.

WHEN WILL MY PRESCRIPTION BE READY?

 

Prescription Ordered On:  Prescription Ready to Collect:
   
Monday Morning Wednesday Morning
Monday Afternoon Wednesday Afternoon
Tuesday Morning Thursday Morning
Tuesday Afternoon Thursday Afternoon
Wednesday Morning Friday Morning
Wednesday Afternoon Friday Afternoon
Thursday Morning Monday Morning
Thursday Afternoon Monday Afternoon
Friday Morning Tuesday Morning
Friday Afternoon Tuesday Afternoon
Friday Evening after 5.00 pm Wednesday Morning
Saturday Wednesday Morning
Sunday Wednesday Morning

During Bank Holidays :

If a bank holiday falls between the ordering and collection day, please add an additional one day to collection times.  

During Christmas and Easter periods please allow two additional days.

Please allow 48 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed. Any problems please telephone the surgery.

PSNC Briefing 054/16: Medicines Wastage and Prescription Duration (October 2016)

PSNC Briefing 054/16: Medicines Wastage and Prescription Duration (October 2016) : PSNC Main site

This PSNC Briefing updates PSNC Briefing 086/13: Medicines Wastage and Prescription Duration, which summarises information on prescription duration and medicines wastage. This Briefing also highlights literature on the environmental impacts of waste medicines which are not disposed of correctly.

PSNC Briefing 054/16: Medicines Wastage and Prescription Duration

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