Repeat Prescriptions

You can request medication that you have had from us previously and that has been agreed as a repeat drug via a number of means:

• Order via the NHS.  This can be done 24/7
• By contacting reception by telephone on the main contact number
• By visiting us in person during normal opening hours

Allow 48 hours (week day) – though we aim for 24 hours.

If you have never had the medication from us previously or the medication is 12 months old or was only intended for one off use, you may need to make an appointment with one of our clinical team.

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a member of our clinical team at least once a year to review these regular medications. Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.

ADHD

The following information is for patients with an established diagnosis of ADHD and who have already been started and stabilised on ADHD medication. Patients who are concerned that they may have ADHD, (but do not have an established diagnosis) should contact reception for further information and receive the detailed practice ADHD pack.

ADHD medication is a controlled drug which can only be prescribed in primary care under shared care (which means you need to remain under the care of a UK specialist).

Your previous specialist is responsible for providing medication until you have been accepted onto shared care in Nottingham, even if your GP was previously issuing this medication. Please therefore ensure you have an adequate supply of your medication. This is especially important when you are coming to the UK from abroad.

From November 2024, due to an international shortage of ADHD medication, we no longer have the resource to set up shared care agreements with any service other than the Neurodevelopmental Specialist Service (NeSS). More information can be found here: Shared Care Information for Patients

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 charged per item.  Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.

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

Prescribing Policy For Patients Travelling Abroad

By law, the NHS ceases to have responsibility for the medical care of patients when they leave the UK.  In addition GPs are able to provide prescriptions for the treatment of a condition that is not present and may arise while the patient is abroad.

The NHS does accept responsibility for supplying ongoing medication for temporary periods abroad of up to 3 months. However, if a person is going to be abroad for more than 3 months, then they are only entitled (at NHS expense) to a sufficient supply of regular medication in order to get to their destination, where they should the find an alternative supply of that medication.

Patients residing abroad for a period of more than 3 months are legally required to be removed from the practice list.

They will also be removed from our patient list. We will be pleased to re-register patients on their return to residence in the UK and can reassure patient that their electronic notes are kept on file for reference on your return.

Patients and relatives should not seek medication for themselves while they are abroad as this constitutes NHS fraud.