Private Prescriptions

  • Private prescription costs vary depending on your chosen treatment.  

  • Every order is delivered in discreet, plain packaging to protect your privacy. 

 

What is a private prescription? 

A private prescription is any prescription not given out by the NHS. For example, if you go to a private doctor, dentist, or go through a consultation with an online pharmacist like Chemist4U. 

How much does a private prescription cost? 

Whereas an NHS prescription always costs £9.90 per prescribed item (unless you’re eligible for free prescriptions or have a prepayment certificate), how much you pay for your private prescription can vary greatly. 

The cost of your private prescription will depend on: 

  • the medication you’ve been prescribed 

  • whether your chosen prescriber charges a fee 

  • whether you’re charged a dispending fee 

 

How to get a private prescription with Chemist4U 

Getting a private prescription with Chemist4U is simple: 

1. Find your conditionwe offer private prescriptions for an extensive list of medical conditions.  

2. Choose your treatment: you’ll then be able to select the treatment you’re interested in getting a prescription for.  

3. Start your consultation: answer a few questions online to help our clinicians work out if your chosen treatment is appropriate 

4. Complete your order: you can then confirm your treatment, checkout, and put your feet up. We’ll do the rest, delivering your prescriptions straight to your door  

Does Chemist4U fulfil existing private prescriptions? 

Chemist4U doesn’t currently fulfil private prescriptions obtained elsewhere. However, we can fulfil your repeat NHS prescriptions, complete with free delivery! 

 

Why get a private prescription with Chemist4U 

We’re here to make sure that accessing the healthcare you need is as simple as possible: 

  • Range of treatments: one of the benefits of being an online pharmacy is that we can offer a much wider range of treatments, and cover a larger number of conditions, than a traditional high-street pharmacy,  

  • Discreet packaging: every order is delivered in plain, discreet packaging, to keep your treatment confidential.  

  • Fast delivery: once your prescription has been approved, we deliver within two working days using Royal Mail. And every order over £30 is delivered for free! 

  • Never miss a prescription: our app also offers timely prescription reminders, so you’ll never miss a dose.  

  • Patient-first care: our team has decades of experience in community pharmacy, and we let that patient-first ethos inform everything we do.  

  • Licensed and regulated: we’re a verified NHS partner and are licensed and regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)  

 

Frequently asked questions about private prescriptions 

Can I get a prescription without seeing a GP? 

Yes, you can get a prescription online with Chemist4U without needing to see your GP.  

Does the NHS accept private prescriptions? 

No, the NHS doesn’t accept private prescriptions.  

Can a pharmacist write a private prescription? 

Yes, a pharmacist can write a private prescription, including our expert clinicians at Chemist4U.  

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