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Convert Your International Prescription to a UK Prescription - Safe & Simple

Need to use your international prescription in the UK? We convert valid prescriptions from overseas doctors into a UK version, so you can collect your medication from a UK pharmacy with ease.

Stuck With an International Prescription? We provide conversions accepted in the UK

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Conversion Price
Standard Conversion £30
Additional Items £10
Medication Delivery (Tracked 24) from £4
Medication Delivery (Next Day Guaranteed) from £10
Medication Cost From £9 - Prices vary based on medication
Travel Health £ 23

Prescription Transcribing
Made Simple

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UK-Compliant

Converted by UK Prescribers
We transcribe your international prescription into a format accepted by UK pharmacies.

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Fast Turnaround

Sameday Service Available
Get your UK prescription quickly and efficiently – ideal for urgent medication needs.

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Easy Submission

Send from Anywhere
Simply send your prescription to us online – no need to visit in person.

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Affordable Fees

Transparent Pricing
Clear and upfront fees with no hidden charges.

How it works

01 Upload Your Prescription

Email us a clear photo or PDF of your prescription to info@myprivatechemist.com.

Our UK-registered prescribers will review and verify your prescription.

Please Note: We are unable to prescribe any Schedule 2 or 3 Controlled Drugs, including medications such as amphetamines and morphine.

Our Transcribing fee is £30 for a single item and £10 for every additional item.

We can also dispense your medication for a further charge if required.

We’ll issue you a valid UK prescription, usually on the same day. Please note: For legal reasons, we currently provide only a hand-signed hard copy of the prescription for collection or delivery.

You can choose one of the following options:

Option A) Have us dispense your medication – Let us order the medication for you. It will be prepared and ready for collection or delivery.

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OptionB) Take to a pharmacy of your choice – Collect the hard copy in person or have it delivered to you.

Still have questions?

Reach out to our healthcare team — we’ll help you figure out the right transcription option for your prescription.

Upload your files (Multiple allowed)

Transcription Service

Upload/email your prescription for transcription

Have your medication
dispensed by My Private Chemist

Have your medication dispensed at another pharmacy

Collect from clinic

Have it delivered

Collect paper prescription
from clinic

Have paper prescription delivered

Upload/email your prescription for transcription

Have your medication
dispensed by My Private Chemist

Have your medication dispensed at another pharmacy 

Collect from clinic

Collect paper prescription
from clinic

Have it delivered

Have paper prescription delivered

Frequently Asked Questions

When we “transcribe” your prescription, it simply means we’re accurately copying the details of your medication from your doctor’s original notes or international prescription into a UK legal prescription. This allows you access to prescription medication in the UK.

By law only UK or EEU prescriptions can be dispensed by a UK pharmacy. Furthermore, there are strict rules about using an electronic prescription which many pharmacies will not be able to accept.

Our trained in-house prescribers are responsible for transcribing prescriptions. They’re experts at understanding medication details and making sure everything is correct.

We carefully transcribe all the important details, including:

  • Your full name, date of birth and a UK address.

  • The name of your medication.

  • How strong it is (its strength).

  • How much you need to take (the dose).

  • How often you should take it (the frequency).

  • The total amount we need to give you.

  • Any special instructions from your doctor.

With EPS, your NHS doctor sends your prescription directly to your chosen NHS pharmacy electronically. Here at My Private Chemist, we only deal with private prescriptions.

If anything is unclear, for safety reasons, we will kindly ask you to confirm with your doctor or prescriber what has been written.

Creating a signed paper copy ensures that we have a clear, official, and legally compliant record of your medication, which is essential for dispensing in the UK. It helps us meet regulatory standards and provides a reliable reference for your treatment.

You have two convenient options:

  1. Local Pharmacy Collection: We can provide you with the signed paper copy, and you can take it to any local pharmacy.

  2. Our Dispensing Service: You can choose for us to dispense and provide your medication directly as collection or delivery anywhere in the UK.

If you choose for us to dispense your medication, you have two flexible options:

  1. Collection: You can collect your medication directly from our premises in Liverpool Street, London.

  2. Delivery: We can post your medication to any address in the UK, offering a convenient way to receive your supplies without leaving home

We accept prescriptions written by qualified professionals from most countries. The document must clearly include your name, medication details, dosage, prescribing doctor’s name, and date of issue.

Ideally, yes an appointment is necessary. You can simply email or upload your prescription online, and it will be reviewed by a UK prescriber. We will then get back to you as quick as we can.

Yes, there is a minimum conversion fee of £30.

No schedule 2 and 3 drugs will be prescribed. These are not eligible for conversion. Schedule 4 and 5 drugs will be considered on a very strict basis.

Yes. All prescriptions are reviewed and issued by UK-registered prescribers, in line with UK medical regulations.

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