Repeat Prescriptions

Please telephone for repeat prescriptions during surgery hours on 0114 2299835. Choose option 2 and give your name, address and the details of the medication required.

If the surgery is closed and you would like to order your medication, you can:

• Post your prescriptions to: Repeat Prescriptions, Oughtibridge Surgery, Church Street, Oughtibridge, Sheffield S35 0FW
• Order online via the link at the top of this page. New users are required to register for this service; please enquire at reception.
• Written requests can also be left at the surgery

Repeat prescriptions will be available for collection after 2 full working days of the surgery receiving the prescription request. Please allow for weekends and bank holidays as these are not usual working days at the practice.

If your medication request is urgent and you feel you may run out, speak with a member of our staff.

The Wicker Pharmacy address is:

61-71 Wicker, Sheffield, S3 8HT

Telephone: 0114 2727676

Antibiotic Prescribing

As part of good clinical practice we only prescribe antibiotics when appropriate to do so. Many cases of, for example, sore throats, earache and coughs are caused by viruses and do not respond to antibiotics. These conditions will resolve with time and the use of symptomatic treatment. We are always happy to review you if the symptoms persist.

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to speak with a doctor, pharmacist or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications. Notification of when this is due should appear on your repeat medication slip.

Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.

Dispensary

We dispense prescriptions for those patients who live more than one mile from the nearest pharmacy.

We will dispense to patients living in Wharncliffe Side, Bradfield and other outlying areas, during surgery opening hours. Please allow two working days if you would like a repeat prescription request to be dispensed Should you require urgent medication when the Dispensary is closed, please ring 111 who will be able to help you..

Dispensary Opening Times:

Monday 08:30 to 18:30

Tuesday 08:30 to 18:30

Wednesday 08:30 to 18:30

Thursday 08:30 to 12:30

Friday 08:00 to 18:30

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.

NHS charges

These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.

• Prescription (per item): £9.35
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £108.10
• 3-month PPC: £30.25

If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months, or more than 15 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