Prescriptions

Ordering repeat prescriptions

The easiest way to order repeat prescriptions is:

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

You can also:

  • bring the paper form to the surgery, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6:30pm
  • We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone or email.

    Your GP will not normally issue repeat prescriptions during your consultation, please use the above methods.

Non-urgent advice: For medications NOT on the repeat list

In some instances, medications that you require to have regularly will not be on your repeat medication list but will instead be on your acute or past medication list.

If you believe that you do not need to have a consultation to speak to the GP before getting the medication, then you may request this in writing by using an acute or past medication request slip which is available from reception. You must provide the full name and dose of the medication. Please note reception staff cannot take requests for medication on the acute or past medication list over the phone. The GP will check your notes and decide if they can issue the medication without you having a consultation with them first. You must allow up to two whole working days for them to be issued.

Collecting your prescription

You can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 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:

  • on the app or website where you order repeat prescriptions
  • at your GP practice
  • at any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions
  • Please ensure that you have nominated a pharmacy of your choice to receive the electronic prescription from us.

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.

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 (nhs.uk).

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.

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

Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.