Prescriptions

Ordering repeat prescriptions

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.

Please state your name and address on the email and the names of the items and the dose etc you require.

You can:

  • bring the paper form to the surgery, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 6.30pm

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

From October 2011 The Electronic Prescription service will be available for patients to have some prescriptions sent electronically to the pharmacy of their choice by their GP. This will cut down on the number of times a patient needs to visit the surgery to collect a repeat prescription. You can go straight to the pharmacy, please ask your pharmacist for further details on this.

Online Repeat Prescriptions

Online service is now available for booking appointments and ordering prescriptions.

Once you have your login details (please contact reception for these), visit systmonline.

Collecting your prescription

Most chemists in the Ryde area operate a prescription collection service – ask at reception or your local pharmacy for details.

You can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 3 to 5 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

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.

If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription please phone after 10am on 01983 618388.

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 back to the pharmacy where you got it or bring it to the surgery. Do not throw it in the bin or flush it down the toilet.

About pharmacists

Most pharmacies can provide prescription medication for certain conditions without the need to see a GP or make an appointment. This service, known as Pharmacy First, covers a range of conditions, including:

  • impetigo (aged 1 year and over)
  • infected insect bites (aged 1 year and over
  • earache (aged 1 to 17 years)
  • sore throat (aged 5 years and over)
  • sinusitis (aged 12 years and over)
  • urinary tract infections (UTIs) (women aged 16 to 64 years)
  • shingles (aged 18 years and over)

Pharmacies can provide advice on over-the-counter medicines. Many are open late and on weekends, with no appointment needed. Most also offer private consultation rooms for confidential discussions with staff.

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.