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). You can also book appointments, view your medical record, see your vaccine status, get your COVID pass, gain information on your health and register to become an organ donor.

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

You can also:

• Bring the paper form to the surgery, Monday to Thursday from 8:00am to 6.30pm, Fridays 8:00am to 1:00pm
• Through Patient Access (if you have an account)
• Ask your nominated pharmacy to request on your behalf.

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

We can only issue new medication that has been prescribed/advised by the hospital when we have received a letter from the hospital/consultant. If the Practice feels there is a better alternative then this may be prescribed instead. Letters can be forwarded to our email address clinicalinfo.m91647@nhs.net

If you are going on holiday and need to order your medication early please inform us. Prescriptions will not be issued if it looks like you are overusing.

Over the counter medications are no longer issued on prescription. Please speak to your local chemist about over the counter medications.

Collecting your Prescription

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 NHS 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.

· Go to Medicines A to Z (nhs.uk)

If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription:

· phone our pharmacist on 01922 775136

· 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 now offer treatment such as antibiotics for the following:

• coughs & colds
• sore throats
• tummy trouble
• aches and pains
• Sinusitis
• Earache
• Infected insect bites
• Impetigo
• Shingles
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women

Please click the link below to find your local pharmacy:

· Find a Pharmacy

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.