Repeat Prescriptions
Requires 48 hours notice. In some of our surgeries it may be possible to collect directly from a local chemist.
If you stop using something that is not essential please tell receptionists who will delete the item.
At times we may ask to see you about your medication. This may be a check with any member of the team including pharmacists.
We currently support 2 schemes whereby some local pharmacists deal with head lice and hay fever.
Some chemists provide a home delivery scheme for the housebound. If you use this service your medication may take longer to reach you than if you arrange for someone to pick it up.
If you would like us to post the prescription back to you please enclose a stamped addressed envelope and allow one week.
Practice Specifc Prescription Information
| Practice | Telephone | Telephones Open | Chemists |
| Meadowfield | 0191 378 3238 | Monday - Friday 10:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 16:00 | M & M Chemist - 0191 378 0033 Lloyds Chemist - 0191 378 9066 |
| Esh Winning Langley Park Tow Law | 0191 373 9618 | Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12noon 1:00pm - 5:00pm 9:00am - 12noon (Thursdays) | Smiths Chemist - 0191 373 4249 The practice also dispenses drugs to patients living in the out-lying villages in the following areas: - Tow Law
- Esh Winning
- Langley Park
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| Ushaw Moor | | | Smiths Chemist - 0191 373 0255 |
Do you pay for your prescriptions?
Prescriptions are free for:
- Men and women over sixty
- Pregnant women with a valid maternity certificate
- Children under sixteen or up to nineteen in full-time education
- Mothers of babies under twelve months
- People who receive income support (check list on Form P11 from Social Security or Post Office)
- People with family credit
- Certain chronic conditions
If you are not entitled to free prescriptions, a ‘season ticket’ may save you money. This is a pre-payment certificate, please ask Reception for details.