Repeat Prescriptions

 

How to Order a Prescription?

To request a repeat prescription, please follow the guidelines and choose the right option for you.

Please allow 72 hours (three working days), excluding bank holidays, for your prescription request to be processed.

We do not accept repeat prescription requests over the phone or by e-mail.

The easiest way of managing your prescriptions is via the NHS App or Airmid app. Although we highly recommend using this option, if you're unable to, please see the advice below for alternative ways of requesting repeat prescriptions.

The NHS App

Order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App or NHS website, and have them sent to a pharmacy of your choice.

Learn more about the NHS App

Use Online Services

The simplest and quickest way to order your repeat medication is by using our online services which link directly to your prescription record at the Practice.

Learn more about online services

Your Local Pharmacy

Pharmacy Ordering / Collection Service

Pharmacies offer a prescription collection service from our Practice.

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.

Locate your local pharmacy

In Person

You can order in person by returning the right-hand half of a previous prescription for the required medications.

Drop the tear-off slip attached to your last prescription in at reception with the required item(s) clearly marked.

Alternatively you can submit a handwritten request. You may also write out an order for someone else, providing you include the patient’s name and date of birth and requested medication.

By Post

You can post your prescription slip or written request to us at the Practice.

You must include a stamped addressed envelope for return by post if you will not be able to pick up your prescription from the Practice. Please allow at least 7 days if requesting your medication by post.

Repeat Dispensing

If you, or someone you care for, use the same medicines regularly, you may be able to benefit from repeat dispensing from your pharmacist. This means you won't have to visit the surgery every time you need more medicines. The service is also referred to as the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)

Find Further Information About the EPS

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see either a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications.