Prescriptions
Ordering Repeat Prescriptions
You can order your repeat prescriptions by:
- Using the NHS App
- Using our GP online system, Patient Access, via the link at the top of this page
- posting a request slip through the repeat prescription letter box outside the building
- by post
The prescription will be sent to your nominated pharmacy.
We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone or email.
Collecting your prescription
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:
- By using the NHS app
- At your GP practice
- At any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions
Medication reviews
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.
What to do with old medicines ?
Please take any old or unused medications to the pharmacy you got it from.
Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.
Prescription charges
Find out more about prescription charges on nhs.uk.
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:
- Send us a non-urgent query via Accurx
- Phone us after 10am
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.