Hazeldene Medical Centre

97 Moston Lane East, New Moston, Manchester, M40 3HD

Telephone: 0161 241 8039

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Prescriptions

How Do I Obtain A Repeat Prescription?

You can order repeat prescriptions in a number of ways.

  1. Order online using an NHS app or Patient Access.
  2. Email your prescription request to: gmicb-mh.hazeldenemc@nhs.net Please make sure to put your name, date of birth and address in your email.
  3. Complete the right hand side of your previous prescription clearly marked with the items required and return this to reception prescription box or post to us.
  4. Use the following link to order your medication on the online consultation

Any questions regarding you medication, you can speak to your pharmacist of contact the surgery on 0161 241 8039

 

Nominating a Pharmacy  

A nominated pharmacy is the pharmacy where we will send your prescription to electronically once it is completed. you can change your nomination using the NHS APP or by speaking to your preferred pharmacy and asking them to sign you up to their practice.

To find a pharmacy near you please check out this link https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

Prescriptions will be ready for collection at your nominated pharmacy in two working days (48 hours).

Please note we only accept requests over the telephone in exceptional circumstances.

 

NHS app:    https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/the-nhs-app/

A smartphone screen showing the prescriptions page of the NHS App with text underneath that reads: "Order repeat prescriptions. See available medicines and request repeat prescriptions."

 

Patient Access: https://www.patientaccess.com/

For the system to work to best effect, please observe the following:

  • Telephone requests are NOT accepted
  • Hand-written additions will NOT be issued
  • Only order repeats when you have one week’s medication left
  • Tick required items on the repeat slip attached to your prescription
  • If the repeat slip is lost, hand-written requests must include: name, address, date of birth, name of drug and the dose you are taking

Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions

The prescription charge in England is £9.65 per item.

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

You can get free NHS prescriptions if, at the time the prescription is dispensed, you:

  • are 60 or over
  • are under 16
  • are 16 to 18 and in full-time education
  • are pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months and have a valid maternity exemption certificate (MatEx)
  • have a specified medical condition and have a valid medical exemption certificate (MedEx)
  • have a continuing physical disability that prevents you going out without help from another person and have a valid medical exemption certificate (MedEx)
  • hold a valid war pension exemption certificate and the prescription is for your accepted disability
  • are an NHS inpatient

You’re also entitled to free prescriptions if you or your partner (including civil partner) receive, or you’re under the age of 20 and the dependent of someone receiving:

  • Income Support
  • income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
  • income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
  • Universal Credit and meet the criteria

Check you’re eligible for free prescriptions

There’s a simple way to find out if you’re eligible for free NHS prescriptions and any help with other NHS costs.

Use the eligibility checker.

 

Pre-payment Certificates