Prescriptions

Repeat Prescriptions

Requests for repeat prescriptions should be written or submitted online.

Watch a video about how to order a prescription on the NHS App

We do not accept requests over the telephone due to the risk of errors.

Non Repeat Prescriptions

If the request is for a medication that is not on your normal repeat list it will need to be authorised by the doctor. This may result in a delay in issuing the prescription. We therefore ask you to give us as much notice as possible of such needs. You may also be asked to make an appointment to see a doctor to ensure that the appropriate prescription is issued.

If you have been requested by a consultant or hospital to see your GP for medication, we will still need your written request or the request to be submitted online, in addition to a letter from the consultant detailing your medication.

Written Requests

Medication Reviews

You will be asked from time to time to book an appointment with the doctor to review your prescription before another one is issued. The review date is shown on your repeat list.

Collecting your prescription

Please allow three working days before collection. If a request is received after 6.30pm then the 3 days will run from the beginning of the next day that the practice is open.

Nominated Pharmacy

If you wish your prescription to be sent directly to a specified chemist, you can choose a chemist in the NHS App. If you do not have online access, please give full details of the chemist on the repeat prescription form or request. Many of the local pharmacies will collect your prescription from the surgery and provide a home delivery service (e.g. Kamsons, Boots). Please enquire at your usual chemist.

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

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Pharmacists can offer advice on a range of illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, ear infections and aches and pains.

They can also give advice about medicines. This includes how to use your medicine, worries about side effects or any other questions you have.

If they cannot help you themselves, they can refer you to a GP or other health professional.

Repeat Prescriptions

Watch a video about how to order a prescription on the NHS App

Medication Reviews

Collecting your prescription

Prescription charges

What to do with old medicines

About pharmacists

Treatment from a pharmacist

Getting help with new medicines

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