Prescriptions

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How do I order my repeat prescription?

We do not accept prescriptions emailed directly to the surgery, please order your prescriptions via one of the following methods:

  • Fill out a repeat prescriptions request form – you do not need to log in
  • using your NHS account (through the NHS website or in the NHS App)
  • using the GP online system: Patient Access
  • requesting a repeat prescription through your local pharmacy order and collect service
  • in person or by post

Please do not request medication any earlier than 10 days before it is due, if you do your request will be declined.

If you need your medication earlier because you are away on holiday, please note this on the prescription request so our team know why.

Your prescription can be collected from your nominated pharmacy 3 working days after your request.

Collecting your prescription

Information:

You can usually collect your prescription 3 working days after you have ordered it.

You will need to choose a pharmacy to collect your prescription from. We call this nominating a pharmacy.

You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time:

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 (nhs.uk)

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

Medication reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to consult with a pharmacist, a doctor or practice nurse at least once a year to review their regular medications. The notification date should appear on your repeat prescription slip.

Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions. If you have been advised by the surgery that your medication review is due, you will need to fill out our medication review form.

Prescription charges

Find out more about prescription charges (nhs.uk).

What to do with old medicines

Please take any unused medication to the pharmacy you got it from. 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 (nhs.uk)

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.