Patients may order repeat prescriptions by delivering or posting requests to the surgery, by email to wyicb-wak.prescriptions@nhs.net , by using the form on this website or using the NHS App.

Prescriptions will be available for collection from your chosen pharmacy within two working days unless you do not wish for this to be electronically prescribed then the prescription will be ready to collect from the surgery within two working days.

Please note: we do not accept repeat prescription requests by telephone.

Your responsibility to us:

• To give reasonable notice when ordering repeat prescriptions.
• To allow extra time at weekends and Bank Holidays to prepare your prescription.

The practice no longer accepts repeat prescription requests from pharmacies on behalf of patients.

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
• More information is available at NHS Choices

These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.

• Prescription (per item): £9.65
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £111.60
• 3-month PPC: £31.25

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.

The practice no longer accepts repeat prescription requests from pharmacies on behalf of patients.

We are aware that the online pharmacy, 'Pharmacy2U' is currently mailing Wakefield residents advising of the services that they can provide. Please note that our policy also applies to Pharmacy2U and therefore if you choose to nominate Pharmacy2U to dispense your medicine, you will still need to order your own prescription from the surgery.

All pharmacies are still able to collect your repeat prescription from the surgery once it has been processed and deliver your medicines to you if they offer these services.

Please be assured that the practice has not provided Pharmacy2U with your details and that we are not affiliated to them in any way.

When you are discharged from hospital you should normally receive 7 days’ supply of medication.

On receipt of your medication requirements, which will be issued to you by the hospital, please bring this to the surgery or post via a stamped addressed envelope before your supply of medication has run out.

Hospital requests for change of medication will be checked by the GP first, and if necessary your Doctor will issue you with a Prescription. The Practice will endeavour to issue you with your prescription on that day, but it cannot be issued until your medical details are checked by the Doctor, your prescription should normally be ready by 4pm on that day, or you may be advised to attend the next day.

The Doctors will review your medication, regularly, which may involve changes to your tablets, in accordance with current health Board policies. Please be reassured that this will not affect your treatment.