Prescriptions
12 Month Prescriptions
Your GP can prescribe a 12 month script if clinically safe to do so.
Please book in with your GP to set this up next time your medications are due.
Prescriptions at Village Health
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We have adjusted our fees to reflect the administration load behind the scenes. We would prefer you to request scripts via the "Manage My Health" portal or set up a regular script with your GP (who will manage it via their task system).
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Repeat medications do not require an appointment if your condition is stable. You may qualify for a longer script length, eg 6-12 months - your doctor will let you know how often they want to see you.
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Note: that repeat prescriptions are not a first level service and therefore not covered by capitation which is why it might seem odd that they are more expensive in some cases than a face-to-face appointment.
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Prescription requests are only for regular or ongoing medications and will have been discussed with your doctor previously.
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Completing this form does not guarantee that your request will be approved. The doctor may still wish to see you, in which case they will send a text.
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If you have recently been in hospital, we normally would want to see you before prescribing again.
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Please note, in most cases antibiotics WILL NOT be prescribed without an appointment.
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It is the doctor's final decision to prescribe or decline a repeat prescription. You may require a face-to-face appointment or wait until your own doctor is available. In either situation, standard consultation fees will apply.
Repeat prescription fee via Manage My Health
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Standard prescription, up to 3 working days via our patient portal - Manage My Health
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(or via prior arrangement with your GP) Please click here to access Manage My Health.
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+ 14 yrs : $25 .00
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Under 14 yrs: $12.50
Repeat prescription fee via our website's online form or SMS
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Standard prescription, up to 3 working days via our website online form
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Please fill in the form below and then click the Send button. or via Text Message/ SMS.
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+ 14 yrs : $30.00
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Under 14 yrs: $15.00
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$10 surcharge - urgent prescription, within 24 hours in a business day (please indicate on request for repeat medication as urgent)
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$50 urgent on the day if requested by 12.00 noon on the day.
Annual prescriptions
If your condition is stable and it's clinically safe to do so your GP may prescribe your medications annually.
In this case you may require an annual "Wellness review" before your annual medication review- your GP will advise how this will work for you at your next appointment where this can be set up.
Prescription Request
Please fill out the form with your prescription request. Please allow up to 3 working days, unless indicated urgent at an additional fee.
