Private Prescriptions

If you have been issued a private prescription by a doctor or another authorised prescriber, our pharmacy team can help you obtain your medication. We can check the prescription, confirm availability and let you know the cost before your medicine is supplied. Contact us if you would like to check whether we can dispense your prescription.

What Is a Private Prescription?

A private prescription is issued outside the NHS by an authorised healthcare professional. It allows you to obtain prescribed medication from a pharmacy, with the cost of the medicine usually paid privately rather than through the standard NHS prescription charging system.

How Do I Get My Private Prescription Dispensed?

Bring or send us your valid private prescription and our pharmacy team will review it before dispensing. We will check the prescription details, make sure the medicine can be supplied and answer any questions you may have about taking it.

How Much Does a Private Prescription Cost?

Unlike NHS prescriptions, private prescription prices are not normally a fixed standard charge. The amount you pay can depend on the medicine prescribed, the quantity required and the cost of obtaining and dispensing it. Our team can confirm the price with you before your medication is supplied.

Can You Dispense Any Private Prescription?

We can dispense many private prescriptions, provided they meet the relevant legal and clinical requirements and the medication is available. Some medicines have additional requirements or restrictions, so we may need to carry out further checks before they can be supplied.

What If My Medicine Is Not in Stock?

If your prescribed medicine is not currently in stock, we may be able to order it for you. Availability can vary depending on the medicine and current supply, so it is worth contacting us in advance if you need your prescription promptly.

Private Prescriptions From Online or Private Clinics

If you have received a private prescription following a consultation with a private clinic or healthcare provider, contact our pharmacy team and we can check whether we are able to dispense it. The prescription must meet the appropriate legal requirements before any medication can be supplied.

Need to Check Availability or Price?

If you already have a private prescription and would like to check whether we stock the medicine or what it is likely to cost, get in touch with our team. Contact us and we will be happy to help.