Ordering repeat prescriptions
The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions is using your NHS account (through the NHS App). NHS App shows 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
We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone or email.
Collecting your prescriptions
Most prescriptions issued are sent electronically to pharmacy. You can usually collect your prescription medication 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 NHS app.
If you are collecting paper prescription from the practice, please note that we can only give it to the person other than patient when we have their details recorded as next of kin and consent. Please note that we do not allow children under 16 to collect prescriptions at any time.
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:
- Fill in our medication query form.
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.
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Do you have Acute sore throat or Sinusitis or Uncomplicated urinary tract infection or infected insect bites or ear ache or singles or impetigo? Click here for same day local pharmacy consultation and free prescription
The Pharmacy First service builds on the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service which has run since October 2019. The consultation service enables patients to be referred into community pharmacy for a minor illness.
Pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals and can offer clinical advice and medicines for all sorts of minor ailments, with a same day consultation at a time that suits you and free prescription for any of the below conditions.
Click on this link to complete self-referral for minor illness consultation with local pharmacy
Patients are now able to refer themselves to a Pharmacy for minor illnesses, such as:
- Acute sore throat
- Sinusitis
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infection
- Infected insect bites
- Ear ache
- Shingles
- Impetigo
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.
Prescriptions FAQ’s
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.
How early can I order my repeat medication?
We can only process requests for repeat medication if they are due in the next 7 days. We recommend submitting the request at least 2 days before due date and 3 days before bank holidays.
How can I check if my prescription is ready?
You can now check status of your repeat prescription order on NHS app. Please ask reception if you need help with NHS app log in set up.