We can now receive your on - line prescription requests ( please note that currently this is only available to Fitznells Manor & Old Cottage Hospital patients )
To fill in your request hold the arrow over the green 'PRESCRIPTIONS' tab above & click on 'Online Prescriptions'. Simply fill in the form & press send. You will receive an automatic acknowledgement message.
NO PRESCRIPTION REQUESTS WILL BE TAKEN OVER THE TELEPHONE ( unless at Doctor's discretion )
Local Pharmacies participate in a prescription collection service. Please ask your chosen Pharmacy or Reception for more details.
FITZNELLS MANOR - 48 hour service ( from Tuesday 6th April )
All prescriptions requests received before 11am will be ready in 48 hours.
There is a box outside the Reception area where requests can be deposited or they can be faxed to 020 8393 9753 or posted to the surgery with a stamped, addressed envelope.
THE OLD COTTAGE HOSPITAL - 48 hour service only
All prescriptions received before 11 am will be ready in 48 hours
There is a box in the reception area where prescription requests can be deposited or they can be faxed to 01372 748171 or posted to the surgery with a stamped, addressed envelope.
LONGMEAD & KINGSTON ROAD SURGERIES - 48 hour service only
Prescription requests received before 11am will be ready in 48 hours
Requests can be dropped into surgery, posted with a stamped, addressed envelope or faxed to :
01372 817595 for Longmead Surgery
020 8394 1425 for Kingston Road Surgery
NHS PRESCRIPTION CHARGES ( charges from April 2009 still apply for 2010 - 2011 )
- £7.20
- £104 for a 12 month Prepayment Certificate ( PPC )
- £28.25 for a 3 month PPC
Medicine waste is a serious & growing problem within the NHS.
- Unused prescription medicines cost the NHS across England over £100million every year -over £8million across Surrey.
- Unused medicines cannot be recycled.
- Unused medicines kept at home are a safety risk for children or others who may take them.
- Only order what you need - if you don't need the medicine - don't order it. If you need the medicine in the future you can still request it.
- To help get the best from your medicines - ask your Pharmacist for advice.
