FAQs

A personalised medicine, also known as a Special or Compounded medicine is prescribed to meet the individual clinical need of a patient when a suitable licensed medicine is not available.

Many people aren’t served by mass-produced medications. You may not be able to tolerate a standard dose or may need a different concentration or strength. You might have an allergic reaction to common drug excipients (the inactive parts of a medication like a colouring agent, preservative, or filler), or you may be unable to swallow pills. A personalised medicine can provide a solution.

Bioidentical hormones are derived from diosgenin, which is sourced from yams or soy and then converted into hormones which are chemically identical to those the human body produces.

Yes, all our personalised medicines need a private prescription.

A written prescription is valid for 6 months unless the prescription is for a controlled drug where it is only valid for 28 days.

Click here to find a prescriber near you who can advise you on personalised medication.

After your appointment with your prescriber, you or your prescriber will send your prescription to us. Once our onsite Pharmacy receives your prescription, we will automatically send you a text informing you we have your prescription.

You can pay via the link sent to you by text, or alternatively you can contact our dedicated patient care team on 0800 035 3078 to pay for your prescription. Once processed and on receipt of payment we will email you your receipt and order confirmation, along with an expected delivery date.

We offer a text service, making ordering your prescription easy and efficient. To use this service please ensure you keep your contact details up to date including mobile number and e-mail.

Depending on the personalised medication that has been prescribed for you, each prescription usually averages £1.50 – £3 per day. For more detailed pricing, please call the patient care team on 0800 035 3078.

Payment can be made by debit or credit card; we accept Visa, Mastercard and Maestro.

If we are holding your original prescription, please call us on 0800 035 3078 or email us on pharmacy@pccarx.co.uk to request the repeat to be issued.

Please allow up to 2 working days for delivery of stock items and up to 3-5 days for made-to-order items, after having received both the original prescription and payment.  Should there be a stock issue, we will notify you and provide an approximate date for delivery or offer an alternative, where appropriate.

All our personalised medicines are delivered via our approved delivery partners, ensuring compliance and a flexible service.

Yes, we will send you a text informing you that your prescription is on its way, including a track and trace link. (Track and trace information for orders containing Schedule 2 controlled drugs, will be sent directly from our couriers and not the PCCA text service for extra security).

You can track your parcel using the tracking number sent to you when your order was dispatched. In the first instance contact the delivery partner or if you need further advice, you can call our patient care team on 0800 035 3078 or email on pharmacy@pccarx.co.uk we would be happy to help you in any way we can.

Yes, we can deliver you medication to an alternative address, with your approval.

We do not offer refunds on medication, in line with the General Pharmaceutical Council guidance. If you think your product is faulty then please call the patient care team on 0800 035 3078 or email on pharmacy@pccarx.co.uk, stating your concerns and one of our patient care team or Pharmacists will be in touch with you to discuss further.

We provide a how to use leaflet with your first prescription, please follow the instructions provided. Should you have any further questions you can call our patient care team on 0800 035 3078 or email on pharmacy@pccarx.co.uk we would be happy to help you in any way we can.

Please store your medication as instructed, you will find this information on the product label.