Prescriptions

The easiest way to order repeat prescriptions are:

1. Using your NHS account (through the NHS website or in the NHS App or your pharmacy App)

2. Using the GP online system. 

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 - Friday from 8.30am - 6.30pm.

We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone.

For any problems, please telephone the surgery on 01288 270580

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 app or website where you order repeat prescriptions
• at your GP practice
• at any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions

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 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.

Find out more about prescription charges (nhs.uk)

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.

For more information visit Pharmacy UK

How your pharmacy can help

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 prescription.

Find a pharmacy (nhs.uk)

Many pharmacies are open late at weekends. You do need an appointment.

Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.