Prescriptions

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Ordering Repeat Prescriptions

Requests for repeat prescriptions should be made on weekdays and they will normally be ready in 2 working days.

If you get regular or repeat prescriptions, you could save time by switching to electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD). eRD sends your prescriptions electronically from your GP surgery to a pharmacy of your choice. It’s easy to use and you don't need a computer or electronic device. Ask your GP or pharmacist to set it up for you.

  • Order medication before you run out
  • Use the list on the right side of your prescriptions to order repeats; this can be dropped into the box in reception.
  • Alternatively order online via the link at the top of this page. New users are required to complete a simple registration.
  • Please do not order medicines by phone.
  • Please do not order medicines before they are due.
  • Please do not send children to collect prescriptions unless you have signed a consent form.
  • If you would like the prescription to be posted to you, please provide a stamped addressed envelope.
  • If you are asked to see a nurse or doctor when ordering a repeat, please come into the surgery before you order them again.
  • Please order prescriptions 7 days prior to running out
    - We will not normally issue medication which is not on your repeat prescription record e.g. antibiotics. For safety reasons, you will need to make a GP appointment to review your current symptoms
    - If you are ordering an early prescription, for example due to a holiday – please specify this and the exact dates (maximum 3 months supply as per guidelines)

Electronic Prescribing Service

This practice is set up for the electronic prescription service.

This means that for most patients we can send your prescription to your chosen chemist directly saving you having to come down to the surgery.

To get your prescription sent to your chosen pharmacy you will have to ask reception to sign up.

For more information about electronic prescribing services.

Contraception

Patients requiring Emergency Contraception should be aware that they need to access a GP by appointment or the pharmacist as soon as possible or within 72 hours of being sexually active in order for the treatment to be effective. 

Regular contraception can now be issued by your local pharmacy without a prescription from the GP surgery.

Medication monitoring

- If you have a repeat prescription, it is important you attend for routine monitoring e.g. blood tests, blood pressure checks, review appointments etc. We will advise you via text message when these reviews are due and how to book in.
- It is important for safety that these are booked in a timely manner. When your medication monitoring is overdue, your prescriptions will require review every month by clinical staff which may result in issuing delays.
- If you have questions about your medicine or your prescription, please contact the surgery.
Your local pharmacists can also answer questions about your prescription

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.

Prescription Charges

Find out more about prescription charges (nhs.uk).

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications and notification should appear on your repeat slip. Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.

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.

Local Pharmacy Services

As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists at your local chemist can also offer advice on minor illnesses such as:
· Coughs
· Colds
· Sore throats
· Earaches
· Bites and stings
For further information on pharmacy first / minor ailment schemes offered at local chemists please see below videos: Minor Ailment Scheme: Bing Videos Pharmacy first: https://youtu.be/ec-43uOnzPY?si=XE8vTlm4xVztZ8jo
Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.
Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends, and do not require an appointment
We also have pharmacists based at our practice who support with a number of duties such as medication reviews *add link to our teams pharmacy team section on first page*
What to do With Old Medicines *please move heading to under above section
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. Prescription Journey:
 

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Please see attached last page prescription journey to help patients understand prescription journey from PPG feedback at a different surgery.

Page last reviewed: 19 August 2026
Page created: 31 July 2023