Prescriptions

Ordering repeat prescriptions

The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:

  • Using your NHS account (through the NHS website or in the NHS App)
  • Using the GP online system: Patient Access

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

You can also:

  • Fill out a repeat prescriptions request form
  • Bring the paper form to the surgery, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 6.30pm
  • By Post – with a stamped addressed envelope if you want the paper prescription posted back to you

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

Non-urgent advice: Please Note

You can order your medication up to 7 days before you run out.

Collecting your prescription

You can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 2 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

You should expect the following items to be processed within 7 working days, to allow for the clinical checks to be completed on them:

  • Any new medication
  • Medication for which blood test monitoring is required
  • Items that are not on repeat prescription
  • Items for which a review is due

Emergency Medication Requests

PLEASE NOTE: This is only for emergencies and all requests are monitored

Nominate a Pharmacy to collect your prescription from

In order for you to collect your prescription please call into the pharmacy of telephone the practice and nominate a pharmacy, this will ensure your prescription will be ready for you when its due.

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:

  • phone our pharmacist after 10am on 0123 445 6678
  • fill in our medication query form.

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.