Prescriptions

 

Please follow the guidelines and choose the right option for you.

Ordering a repeat prescription

You can usually collect your prescription 3 working days after you have ordered it.

For safety reasons we no longer accept telephone requests unless in exceptional circumstances. If you live over one mile from the chemist, we can dispense your medicines.

When you order a prescription online, you can have it sent electronically to a pharmacy of your choice. This is called a nomination.

Learn how to nominate a pharmacy

Complete our online nominate a pharmacy form

Order online

The easiest way to order your prescription is by using our online services.

In person

Hand your prescription request into reception or use the drop box situated outside, next to the surgery entrance.

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.

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.

Find a pharmacy

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.

View the NHS Medicines A to Z

If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription, please contact us online

Further prescriptions information

Medication reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor or a practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications and you will be notified when this is necessary.

Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment in time to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.

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 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.

Find a pharmacy