Prescriptions and repeat prescriptions
Collect medicine, order repeats and answer the paying question.
Hi, I'm here to pick up a prescription for Patel.
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At the counter5
- Hi, I'm here to pick up a prescriptionThe standard line at the pharmacy counter.
- Name and first line of addressHow the pharmacy finds your prescription and checks it's you.
- It's not quite ready. Can you come back in twenty minutesVery common.
- We're a bit short, so we'll owe you the restYou get part of the medicine now and the pharmacy gives you an 'owing' slip for the remainder.
- I'm collecting for my mumFine to do.
Paying or exempt4
- Do you pay for your prescriptions?In England there's a fixed charge per item unless you're exempt (e.g.
- Could you just fill in the back for me?Means: tick the box on the back of the paper form to say whether you pay or why you're exempt, then sign.
- I've got a prepayment certificateA PPC covers all your prescriptions for 3 or 12 months for one fee.
- I'm exempt. I've got a maternity exemption certificatePregnant women and those who've given birth in the last 12 months get free prescriptions in England with a MatEx certificate.
Repeats and the GP5
- I need to order my repeatA repeat prescription is your regular medication, ordered through the NHS App, the practice website or the pharmacy.
- Which is your nominated pharmacy?The pharmacy your GP sends prescriptions to electronically.
- The doctor's sent it over electronicallyThere's usually no paper.
- You're due a medication reviewThe GP or practice pharmacist must check your medication before approving more repeats.
- I've run out. Can I get an emergency supplyPharmacists can sometimes give a short emergency supply of regular medicine, or 111 can refer you to a pharmacy for one.
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Which word is just as common as 'pick up'?
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