Prescriptions at Axbridge & Wedmore Medical Practice

How to order a repeat prescription

You can order a repeat prescription online using your NHS app or by using our online system.  You will need to choose a pharmacy to prepare your prescription and collect your medication from.

You will also need:

• An online account.
• The name of the medication and dosage.

Please be aware that a prescription could take up to five working days before collection at the chemist of your choice.

Register a new account with your PIN letter

In order to use this service you will need to sign up in advance by completing a registration form. The form is also available from reception. You can then register at Patient Access.

Please note that online repeat prescription request accounts will only be created for patient aged 16 and over.

Please return completed forms to reception or by post to the practice at:

Axbridge Surgery
Houlgate Way
Axbridge
BS26 2BJ

To request an account on behalf of a patient aged under 16 years old please write to the patients GP. If endorsed by the GP account registration information will be sent to the patient.

Nominating a pharmacy

When you order a repeat prescription online, you will have to nominate a pharmacy to prepare your prescription and for you to pick it up from.

You can nominate a pharmacy by using the NHS App or logging into the NHS website using a web browser. A high street pharmacy is where you collect your prescriptions in person. If you have chosen an online-only pharmacy, then they will send your prescription in the post.

If you order your prescription online:

• You will no longer need to collect paper prescriptions from our surgery.
• Your nominated pharmacy will have your prescriptions ready to collect until you change or remove them.

For more information about nominating a pharmacy, visit the Nominate a Pharmacy page on the NHS website.

How your pharmacy can help

Pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals who can help you with minor health concerns. They can offer medical advice and over-the-counter medicines for minor illnesses like coughs, colds, tummy problems and aches and pains.

For symptoms that are more serious, we suggest booking an appointment to see your GP or nurse.

Prescription charges

The NHS prescription charges apply to England only. These are:

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

The Government provides help for those who have difficulty paying NHS prescriptions. You can find out more about whether you’re entitled to support from the Government on the NHS Prescription charges page on the NHS website.

More information and advice about NHS England prescription charges are on the Who can get a free prescription page on the NHS website.

Questions about your prescription

We are available to help with any problems about your prescription. Contact us if you are having problems with:

• Ordering repeat prescriptions
• Your pharmacy
• Out of stock items
• General concerns about your medication.

You can contact us by calling us on 01934 732464.

You can also find more information about prescriptions on the NHS website.