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Prescriptions
Ordering a repeat prescription
- Please allow us 72 hours (three working days), to process your prescription request.
- We do not accept repeat prescription requests over the phone.
- Patients not registered with us can now phone 111 for a repeat prescription.
When you order a prescription online, you can have it sent electronically to a pharmacy of your choice. This is called a nomination.
The NHS App
Order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App or NHS website, and have them sent to a pharmacy of your choice.
Use Online Services
The easiest way to order your prescription is by using our online services.
Online Form
If you're not registered with our online services, you can use our online form
Order your repeat prescription via our online Repeat Prescription form. No account required.
Your Local Pharmacy
Pharmacy Ordering
Your pharmacy can also order your medication on your behalf. This saves you time and unnecessary visits to the Practice. Please contact the Pharmacy of your choice for more information if you wish to use this service.
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.
In Person
You can order in person by returning the right-hand half of a previous prescription for the required medications.
Or, you can submit a handwritten request. You may also write out an order for someone else. You must include the patient's name, date of birth and requested medication.
By Post
You can post your prescription slip or written request to us at the Practice.
If you're unable to collect your prescription from the surgery, please include a stamped, addressed envelope for return by post. Please allow at least seven days if requesting your medication by post.
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 contact us.
Further prescriptions information
Medication reviews
Patients on repeat medication will need a review of these regular medications. A review will be completed at least once a year. This will done by seeing a doctor, practice nurse, or clinical pharmacist.
You will be contacted when your review is due. This may be by text message, post or on your repeat slip. Please ensure you book an appropriate appointment. This will avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.
Prescriptions charges
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.
Medication whilst on holiday
If you need regular medication for a stable long-term health condition, your GP can prescribe a maximum supply of three months. Please do not ask for the surgery for longer than three months.
If you’re taking a course of medication that will finish during your holiday, then get advice from your GP.
Will my GP prescribe medication in case I’m ill when I’m away?
Talk to your GP about this. They will only give you an NHS prescription if they think that you need the medication. They don’t have to give you an NHS prescription just because you think you should have the medication.
Check what medication you can take
Before you travel find out if there are any restrictions on taking your medicine in and out of:
- the UK
- the country you’re visiting
Some medicines available over the counter in the UK may be controlled in other countries.
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.
Prescribing of over-the-counter medicines is changing
Your GP may not give you a prescription for over the counter medicines for a range of minor health concerns.
Instead, over the counter medicines are available to buy in a pharmacy or supermarket.