How can a pharmacy 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 visiting your GP or nurse. You can book an appointment by going to our Appointments page.
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 on the NHS website.
More information and advice about NHS England prescription charges are on the Who can get 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 emailing the surgery at prescription.cds@nhs.net
Or call us on 01225 832226.
You can also find more information about prescriptions on the Prescriptions and pharmacies page on the NHS website.