REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS

A repeat prescription refers to an item of prescribed medication that has been approved by a doctor for issue at intervals. Please order these items in good time.

Patients can order repeat prescriptions on line from this website. To register for online ordering you will need a username and password only obtainable in person from the practice. Alternatively, repeat prescriptions can be requested by completing the right hand side of your prescription and handing, posting or faxing it to the surgery.

Please allow 48 hours before collection.

Ordering Repeat Prescriptions

Online:

If you are a patient, all you have to do is register for online prescriptions. You will need access information which is obtained from the practice. The username and password will be unique to you.

Click the Patient Access logo below If you are already registered to use on-line prescription ordering, and be taken securely to the online portal

NHS App

Download the NHS App and find out more:

MORE ABOUT NHS APP

In Person

Simply order your repeat prescription face to face with a member of our reception team. With computerised repeat prescriptions you will receive a tear-off slip with each prescription issued which lists all the items you have been prescribed for repeated use. This will be one month's supply.

Post

Please order a week before your supply runs out and enclose a stamped and self-addressed envelope, preferably using the repeat slip with the items required clearly marked.

Phone

Housebound patients only

Timescale

Allow 3 working days following our receipt of your request

ACUTE PRESCRIPTIONS

An acute prescription is defined as an item of medication that is not normally repeated beyond the prescribed course.

Certain Items e.g. Calpol, head lice treatments and cold sore creams can be purchased over the counter from the pharmacy. You may be asked to attend for medication review for other treatments to ensure they are still appropriate for your condition.

Antibiotics are rarely prescribed over the telephone and are not routinely prescribed for the common cold as this is a viral infection.

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Please remember, we need at least 48 hours notice when ordering repeat prescriptions. Weekends & Bank Holidays are not counted as working days.

Medications Out of Hours

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If a problem arises out of hours on relation to essential medications and it cannot wait until the surgery or pharmacy opens, the NHS 111 service may be able to help. Dial 111 for advice and support.

HELP WITH MEDICINES

Medication

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Your practice reviews medicines periodically to see whether they are still needed & whether the dose continues to be appropriate. Click below for more information on pharmacy reviews.

About medication reviews

Over the Counter

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Many simple medicines are available over the counter (OTC) and do not need to be ordered on a prescription. Your pharmacist will be happy to provide important advice on basic medicines.

OTC MEDICINES AND PRESCRIBING

Help with Costs

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You could be entitled to free NHS prescriptions, if at the time your prescription is dispensed you meet certain conditions of age, condition or circumstance, Click below for further information.

ABOUT FREE PRESCRIPTIONS

Prepayment

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If you have to pay for regular prescription items, it may be cheaper to buy a Prescription Prepayment Certificate. Click below for full information from the NHS Business Services Authority.

ABOUT PREPAYMENT CERTIFICATES

Reactions

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On rare occasions, medicines can have an adverse effect. If you experience any such issues, please get on touch with the surgery immediately. An App is available for reporting adverse reactions.

REPORT ADVERSE REACTIONS

Holiday Medicines

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If you are taking medicines abroad, it is advisable to check UK rules and those of the country that you are visiting, Please talk to your doctor or practice nurse at least two months before making your trip abroad.

ABOUT HOLIDAY MEDICATIONS