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Prescriptions

Ordering repeat prescriptions

Information:

Please order only the items that you will need for the next 28 days. 

For more detailed advice on prescriptions, please visit our detailed page

The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:

These accounts show you all your repeat medicine and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.

You can also:

  • bring your request to the surgery
  • post your request to the surgery, if you enclose a stamped, addressed envelope, we will post the prescription back to you

We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone or email.

We are able to send your repeat prescription direct to a pharmacy of your choice.

Repeat dispensing

In appropriate cases, patients can be placed on ‘repeat dispensing’ which reduces the number of times you have to visit/request your medication from the surgery, you can also collect your medication straight from your preferred pharmacy.

If you are interested in this service please speak to reception. It is however, not suitable for everyone, this may depend on the medication you are prescribed or the follow up tests you require.

Collecting your prescription

Information:

You can usually collect your prescription 2 working days after you have ordered it.

You are able to nominate the place you choose to get your medication or appliance from so that they can receive your prescriptions electronically. This could save you a trip to your GP practice just to collect a prescription form, particularly if you have regular prescriptions.

You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time:

  • on the app or website where you order repeat prescriptions
  • at any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions

Questions about your prescription

If you have questions about your medicine, your local pharmacists can answer these. They can also answer questions on medicines you can buy without a prescription.

The NHS website has information on how your medicine works, how and when to take it, possible side effects and answers to your common questions.

Go to Medicines A to Z

If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription:

Medication reviews

If you have a repeat prescription, we may ask you to come in for a regular review. We will be in touch when you need to come in for a review.

Prescription charges

Find out more about prescription charges.

What to do with old medicines

Take it to the pharmacy you got it from or bring it in to the surgery. Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.

About pharmacists

As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:

  • coughs
  • colds
  • sore throats
  • tummy trouble
  • aches and pains

They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.

Find a pharmacy

Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.

Most pharmacies have a private room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff.