Ordering repeat prescriptions
The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:
- using your NHS account (through the NHS website or in the NHS App)
- filling in the repeat prescriptions form
These accounts show you all your repeat medicine and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.
You can also request medication at your nominated pharmacy
Electronic Prescription
The practice offers the electronic prescription service which means if you order a repeat prescription it is sent electronically to your nominated pharmacy. To use this service you must register
Collecting your prescription
Please allow two complete working days before collection or posting back to you and do make allowances for weekends and public holidays.
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
Prescription Synchronisation
If you would like to save time and order all the medication you have on repeat at the same time rather than irregular times throughout the month please use the form here.
When you next need to request an item on repeat count up all the tablets you have and fill in the form. Your doctor will issue a “one off” prescription of the tablets you need to synchronise all your medication to within a day or two.
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.
Medication reviews
If you have a repeat prescription, we may contact you to arrange a review. We will be in touch when you need to come in for a review.
If you have any queries about your medication, use this form.
Prescription charges
Find out more about prescription charges (nhs.uk).
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.