Prescriptions

Repeat Prescriptions

Patients whose long-term medication has been approved on a repeat prescription basis should therefore order in one of the following ways:

  • Online - via the link at the top of this page.
    (New users are required to complete a simple one-off registration, please telephone us to receive your access code)
  • By post - send in your request with a stamped self-addressed envelope to Green Lane Medical Centre, 15 Green Lane, Tuebrook, Liverpool, L13 7DY
  • In person - use the box at the front of the surgery building, with your repeat slip having clearly marked the required items.

Please allow two full working days for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account.

Due to high demand we are unable to take phone calls to check if your prescription is ready. The surgery does not take repeat prescriptions over the phone except for vulnerable patients.

For those of our patients who have received a shielding letter, we are now accepting prescription requests by telephone. Shielded patients may call us on 0151 228 9101.

Due to the coronavirus crisis we would encourage patients to please consider registering for online services.

We have now suspended the previous requirement for you to attend surgery to in order to register for electronic prescriptions.

Simply call surgery on 0151 228 9101 and we shall issue you with the necessary code.

Electronic Prescribing Service

This practice is set up for the electronic prescription service.

This means that for most patients we can send your prescription to your chosen chemist directly saving you having to come down to the surgery.

To get your prescription sent to your chosen pharmacy you will have to ask reception to sign up.

For more information please click here.

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications and notification should appear on your repeat slip.

Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions. This may be deferred due to COVID-19.

NHS Charges

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

  • Prescription (per item): £9.65
  • 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £111.60
  • 3-month PPC: £31.25

If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months or more than 14 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.

Prescription Fees

Help with NHS costs

In England, around 90% of prescription items are dispensed free. This includes exemptions from charging for those on low incomes, such as:

  • those on specific benefits or through the NHS Low Income Scheme
  • those who are age exempt
  • those with certain medical conditions
  • More information is available at NHS Choices