Many patients now find the most convenient way to request repeat medication is online via the NHS app NHS App and your NHS Account .If you are unable to set up the app you can register for online access by downloading the forms Online Services - Silverdale & Ryecroft Practice, or collect them from reception. You will need to bring the forms to reception along with two proofs of identity one of which must be photographic and the other a utility bill or statement.

If you do not have a smartphone you can click on the link below to send your request directly to the surgery.

Request Prescription

Written paper requests can be delivered to reception or put in the letterbox outside the surgery.

For all requests, please allow two full working days for your chemist to receive the prescription.  Your chemist may then need further time to dispense.  

Please note:

• We do not accept telephone requests for repeat prescriptions. 
• Lost / stolen prescriptions, especially those for controlled drugs, painkillers, sleeping tablets etc will not be replaced.

You can add or change your nominated pharmacy online via the NHS App or Patient Access, email your request to the surgery or ask reception to change for you.

Patient Access https://account.patientaccess.com/

NHS App  Log in - NHS App Online (service.nhs.uk)

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

If you're pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months, you are entitled to free NHS prescriptions. This is only applies if you have a valid maternity exemption certificate.

More information is available here

Details of current NHS prescription charges, pre-payments and exemptions are available on the NHS website:

NHS prescription charges - NHS

Patients on repeat medication may be asked to see a clinician at least once a year to review these regular medications and notification should appear on your repeat slip.

If you do not attend for your medication review after 3 notifications you will not be able to order repeat prescriptions

Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.