Private Prescriptions in Stoke-on-Trent
Need a private prescription dispensed? Norfolk Street Pharmacy offers a fast, confidential private dispensing service with no appointment needed.
What Are Private Prescriptions?
A private prescription is one issued by a private doctor, consultant, dentist, or an independent prescriber rather than through the NHS. You may receive a private prescription after a private consultation, from an online doctor, or from a specialist clinic.
At Norfolk Street Pharmacy, we dispense all valid private prescriptions quickly and professionally. Simply bring your prescription to us and we will prepare your medication while you wait. Our pharmacists will check everything carefully and provide full guidance on how to take your medication.
We also accept electronic private prescriptions sent directly to us from private clinics and online prescribers.
How It Works
Bring Your Prescription
Visit us with your private prescription or ask your prescriber to send it to us electronically.
Pharmacist Check
Our pharmacist verifies the prescription, checks for interactions, and prepares your medication.
Collect Your Medication
Collect your medication with full advice on dosage, side effects and storage.
Benefits
- Fast dispensing. Most prescriptions ready while you wait
- GPhC-registered pharmacists check every prescription
- Confidential and discreet service
- Electronic prescriptions accepted from private clinics
- Advice on medication interactions and side effects
- No appointment needed. Just walk in
- Wide range of private medications stocked
- Open Monday to Saturday for your convenience
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an NHS and private prescription?
An NHS prescription is issued by your GP or an NHS service and you pay a standard prescription charge (or get it free if exempt). A private prescription is issued by a private doctor, consultant, or prescriber and you pay the full cost of the medication plus a dispensing fee.
Can you dispense any private prescription?
We can dispense most private prescriptions. In rare cases, a medication may need to be specially ordered, in which case we will let you know the expected delivery time. We cannot dispense controlled drugs on some types of private prescriptions. Our pharmacist will advise you.
Do I need to book an appointment?
No. You can bring your private prescription to us at any time during opening hours. Most medications are dispensed while you wait.
Can I get a private prescription from an online doctor?
Yes. Many online prescribers can send electronic private prescriptions directly to us. Check with your prescriber that they can send to a community pharmacy and provide them with our details.
Can the pharmacist write me a private prescription?
Our pharmacists are qualified independent prescribers for certain services. If you need a prescription for a specific condition we cover, such as erectile dysfunction or travel health, we can assess and prescribe during a consultation.
This is not an emergency service. If you need urgent medical help, call NHS 111. For life-threatening emergencies, call 999.