Prescriptions at Cheddar Medical Centre
You can request an NHS repeat prescription from your pharmacy of choice online.
See below to find out how to request a repeat prescription online, how much prescriptions cost and how your local pharmacist can help you without having to see your GP.
How to order a repeat prescription
You can request an NHS repeat prescription using the following methods:
- Email cheddarmc.chedmed@nhs.net with your prescription request
- Through Patient Access, Accurx or the NHS App
- By filling in a prescription request form at the Practice or the pharmacy
Please note that we do not take prescription requests over the telephone.
When requesting a repeat prescription please allow at least 72 hours before visiting your pharmacy of choice.
Notice
Please remember that any prescriptions posted through the door when the Practice is closed will not be processed until the next working day and you should allow additional time to collect your prescription.
For example Prescriptions posted through the door over the weekend will not be ready for collection until the Wednesday afternoon.
Nominating a pharmacy
When you order a repeat prescription online, you will have to nominate a pharmacy to prepare your prescription and for you to pick it up from.
You can nominate a pharmacy by using the NHS App or logging into the NHS website using a web browser. A high street pharmacy is where you collect your prescriptions in person. If you have chosen an online-only pharmacy, then they will send your prescription in the post.
If you order your prescription online:
- You will no longer need to collect paper prescriptions from the Practice.
- Your nominated pharmacy will have your prescriptions ready to collect until you change or remove them.
For more information about nominating a pharmacy, visit the Nominate a Pharmacy page on the NHS website.
How your pharmacy can help
Pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals who can help you with minor health concerns. They can offer medical advice and over-the-counter medicines for minor illnesses like coughs, colds, tummy problems and aches and pains.
For symptoms that are more serious, we suggest visiting your GP or nurse. You can book an appointment by going to our Appointments page.
Prescription charges
The NHS prescription charges apply to England only.
The Government provides help for those who have difficulty paying NHS prescriptions. You can find out more about whether you’re entitled to support from the Government on the NHS Prescription charges page on the NHS website.
More information and advice about NHS England prescription charges are on the Who can get a free prescription page on the NHS website.
Questions about your prescription
We are available to help with any problems about your prescription. Contact us if you are having problems with:
- Ordering repeat prescriptions
- Your pharmacy
- Out of stock items
- General concerns about your medication.
You can contact us by emailing the Practice at cheddarmc.chedmed@nhs.net
Or calling us on 01934 742 061
You can also find more information about prescriptions on the NHS website.