Repeat Prescriptions - POD 

0333 332 0050

Systmonline (Airmid) or NHS APP

Systmonline or the NHS App allows you to be able to request repeat prescriptions online without even having to speak to someone or leave your home. I

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will need to be reviewed at least once a year.  Please speak to our prescription clerk who will advise you of any tests you may require, ie blood tests or blood pressure check.  If you need a consultation, this may be carried out with a clinician face to face or over the telephone.  Your medication review will line up with your birth month each year.

Electronic Prescription Service

Roundstone Surgery is one of the first practices in the area to introduce an Electronic Prescription Service. This service will mean that your GP will be able to send your prescription electronically to the Pharmacy you choose to get your medication from – without the need for paper in most cases. The Electronic Prescription Service is reliable, secure and confidential.

If you would like to use the Electronic Prescription Service

• You will need to ‘nominate’ a pharmacy to receive your prescriptions electronically. You can ask a member of staff in the pharmacy to arrange this, or a member of staff in the surgery
• You can then continue to order your prescriptions in the usual way, but instead of a paper prescription being collected by you or your pharmacy, the prescription will be sent to them electronically.
• Electronic repeat dispensing will not usually be set up straight away. If appropriate, your GP will set this up when your medicines are next reviewed e.g. after your annual review.
• You should try to ensure that on most occasions you collect your prescriptions from your nominated Pharmacy. However, if you don’t wish to use your nominated Pharmacy for a particular prescription just make sure you let the surgery know when you request the prescription. For example if you wish to collect a prescription from the surgery reception, or a different pharmacy.
• Nomination is very flexible and can be cancelled at any time by asking a member of staff at the pharmacy or the surgery

If you would like further information about the service, please ask at reception.

Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions

Extensive exemption and remission arrangements protect those likely to have difficulty in paying charges (NHS prescription and dental charges, optical and hospital travel costs).

The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.

Get help with prescription costs

There is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website

Prescription Ordering Direct (POD)  This service will be closing from June 2024.  They are still available to take telephone calls for the time being on 0333 332 0050.