Email us at: prescriptions.umsuea@nhs.net (ensure you include your full name and date of birth)

Repeat Prescriptions

Patients are required to see a doctor the first time a prescription for long-term medication is requested.

You should request a repeat prescription at least three days before you run out of the medication using one of the following methods:

• Via the NHS App: quick, secure and easy to use! Download it to your smartphone: NHS App - Online Services (Preferred method)
• Via Patient Access: follow the link above
• By email: prescriptions.umsuea@nhs.net 
• In person: call into reception with your repeat order slip having clearly marked the items required
• By telephone: 01603 251600

Please also order repeat prescriptions in good time prior to university vacations.

Collecting Prescriptions

If you would like someone to collect a prescription on your behalf, please let us know.  Prescriptions are classed as part of your medical record and subject to Data Protection and Patient Confidentiality, therefore without the consent of a nominated person(s) to collect them in your absence, we will not be able to hand them over.  You only have to let us know once and we will add their details to your record.  If you wish to alter your nominated person(s) please let us know.

Electronic Prescribing (EPS)

The practice supports electronic prescribing.  If you have already nominated a pharmacy to pick up your medicines from, they will be available to collect direct from them in 2-3 working days.  Please speak to your pharmacist for further information on nominating them if you wish to receive your prescriptions electronically in the future.  Prescriptions can still be collected from the Medical Centre if you would prefer.  

For further information on electronic prescribing visit: http://systems.hscic.gov.uk/eps/patients 

NHS Prescriptions Charges 2020/21

Charges are subject to change on 1st April each year.

• Prescription (per item): £9.35
• 3-month PPC: £30.25
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £108.10

If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months, or more than 15 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

Need Help With Prescription Costs?

If you have a low income, the NHS Low Income Scheme could help you pay for;

• NHS prescriptions
• NHS dental treatment charges
• the cost of sight tests, glasses and contact lenses
• the cost of travelling to receive NHS treatment
• NHS wigs and fabric supports

The amount of help you are entitled to, depends on your household income and outgoings.  You can apply for a certificate to receive free or reduced cost treatment.  All you need to do is complete an HC1 Application Form. 

DOWNLOAD: HC1 form https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/2019-11/HC1%20December%202019.pdf or you can get a hard copy from our main reception. 

POST it to: NHS Low Income Scheme, NHS Business Services Authority, Bridge House, 152 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6SN

Further Information can be found on the NHS Business Services Authority website