Prescriptions

Methods of ordering your Repeat Prescriptions

If you regularly take a prescribed medication/medications, you will be given a repeat prescription request form. About one week before you need more treatment, please send us your request using one of the methods listed below:

  • Via the NHS App – Owned and run by the NHS, the NHS App is the most simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet. The NHS App is available now on iOS and Android.
  • NHS Online Login – You can view your current repeat medication and order the items you require. This is for patients who have a NHS login.
  • Patient Access OnlineClick here to use our online system
  • By repeat slip or on paper – You can put your request in on paper by dropping it through the letterbox.

Non-urgent advice: Patient Notice

We require 48 hours written notice for a repeat prescription. Please use your computer or slip to order repeat medication. Orders to be submitted during normal surgery hours. For your own safety we do not accept requests over the phone.

HRT Pre-Payment Certificate

From the 1 April, the Government is launching the HRT Pre-Payment Certificate (PPC) to reduce prescription costs for women receiving Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

The HRT PPC will be available to buy in one single payment online at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hrt-ppc, or in-person at some pharmacies. You can call 0300 330 2089 for help and support.

Before buying an HRT PPC, you should check if:

About pharmacists

As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:

  • coughs
  • colds
  • sore throats
  • tummy trouble
  • aches and pains

They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.

Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.

Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.

Local Pharmacies

Bell Pharmacy
Address:995 Romford Road
Manor Park
Newham
London
E12 5JR
Telephone:020 8478 2861
Opening:Monday to Wednesday09:00 to 19:00
 Thursday09:00 to 16:00
 Friday09:00 to 19:00
 Saturday09:00 to 16:00
 SundayClosed
Muhammad’s Pharmacy
Address:829 Romford Road
Manor Park
London
E12 6EA
Telephone:020 8911 7030
Opening:Monday to Friday07:00 to 22:00
 Saturday07:00 to 22:00
 Sunday08:00 to 18:00
Church Road Pharmacy
Address:30 Church Road
Manor Park
Newham
London
E12 6AQ
Telephone:0208 514 5155
Opening:Monday to Friday09:00 to 18:30
 Saturday10:00 to 13:00
 SundayClosed

Medication reviews

Every 3 months you will need to see a doctor or nurse to review your medication unless otherwise agreed.

Prescription charges

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

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

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.

What to do with old medicines

Take it to the pharmacy you got it from or bring it in to the surgery. Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.