Prescriptions

Getting Repeat Prescriptions

You can get your repeat prescriptions by:

  • Putting your prescription slip in the box at reception
  • Emailing your repeat prescription

For a quicker service, download the NHS App using this link: NHS App and your NHS account.

Make sure to tick the items you need on your form and request them before 11:00 AM. Your prescription will be ready in SEVEN working days.

We don’t take repeat prescription requests over the phone.

We want to make sure your medication is right for you. If you haven't been seen recently, you might need to make an appointment for a review with a pharmacist.

Urgent Prescriptions

An URGENT prescription is for medication you need within 24 hours to stop you from becoming very sick or pregnant. Examples include:

Type of Medication

Common Examples

Adrenaline Injection

Epipen, Emerade, Jext

Insulin Injections

NovoRapid, Lantus, Levemir, Humalog, Humulin, Insulatard, Actrapid

Salbutamol Inhalers

If you use these often, book an appointment with an Asthma Nurse within 4 weeks.

Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)

Some pharmacies offer this for free, or you can get it from sexual health clinics or buy it over the counter (OTC). Examples: Levonelle (within 72 hrs), ellaOne (within 120 hrs)

Antiepileptics

Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Gabapentin, Sodium Valproate

GTN sprays and 300mcg tablets for Angina

Can be bought from the pharmacy.

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

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.

Local Pharmacies

Waltham Abbey

Glennon Pharmacy

8 Hillhouse, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 3EL. Phone: 01992 717145.

Lloyds Sun Street

10 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex EN9 1EE. Phone: 01992 712097.

Lloyds opposite Tesco

Thrift Cottage, Sewardstone Rd, Waltham Abbey EN9 1NP. Phone: 01992 713320.

Waltham Cross

Boots

Located in Pavilion Shopping Centre. 75-81 High St, Waltham Cross EN8 7BZ. Phone: 01992 719672.

Coyle Chemist

147 High St, Waltham Cross EN8 7AP. Phone: 01992 626644.

Niti Pharmacy

Located in Pavilion Shopping Centre. 28 High St, Waltham Cross EN8 7BH. Phone: 01992 717821.

Punni Pharmacy

49 High St, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross EN8 0BS. Phone: 01992 622471

Nazeing

Elgon Chemist - 6-8 Nazeingbury Parade, Nazeing, Essex EN9 2JL.  Phone: 01992 892177

Loughton

Morrison’s

246/250 High Rd, Loughton IG10 1HW. Phone: 020 8508 7856.

Boots 

230 High Rd, Loughton IG10 1EZ. Phone: 020 8508 1956.

Hutchins Pharmacy

197 High Rd, Loughton IG10 4LF. Phone: 020 8508 3039

Buckhurst Hill

Easter Pharmacy

54 Station Way, Buckhurst Hill IG9 6LL. Phone: 020 8502 9997.

Chigwell

The Bridge Pharmacy

696/702 Chigwell Road, Woodford Bridge, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8AL. Phone: 020 8504 2307

Epping

Lloyds

283-284 High St, Epping CM16 4DA. Phone: 01992 572010

Boots 

223 High St, Epping CM16 4BL. Phone: 01992 577668

Harlow

Metwest Pharmacy

Staple Tye, 7/8 Perry Rd, Harlow CM18 7PJ. Phone: 01279 420658

Others

Total Medcare Pharmacy - www.totalmedcare.co.uk

Britannia Pharmacy - www.britanniapharmacy.com

Pharmacy2U - www.pharmacy2u.co.uk