Prescriptions
Ordering your Medication
There are many ways to order your medication. You can:
- Complete a 'Contact Us Online' form found on the homepage.
- Email the surgery with your details and the medication you wish to order. Our email address is - cleobury.mortimermc@nhs.net.
- Post your prescrption request into the letter box near the surgeries main entrance.
- Use Patient Access/ The NHS App to order your medication online.
The NHS App
The NHS App gives patients a simple and secure way to access a number of NHS services.
With the NHS App you can:
- order your repeat prescriptions
- book and manage appointments
- view your GP health record
To access the NHS App you will need to set up an NHS login and prove who you are. This is all done online, from your home.
If you want to sign up for the NHS App, click on the image to the left.
Prescription Fees
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
NHS Charges
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.
Home Delivery Service
Home delivery service is available for patients who find it difficult to come to the surgery or other collection points to collect their medication.
Both Cleobury and Highley Pharmacies offer a delivery service, please contact the pharmacy for more information.
- Cleobury Pharmacy: 01299 270219
- Highley Pharmacy: 01746 861255
Page created: 26 May 2020