Ordering repeat prescriptions
The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:
• Using your NHS account (through the NHS Website or in the NHS App)
• Using our Online Service
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 to Friday from 8:30am to 6.00pm (either drop off the paper slip with our reception team or leave it in the post box outside). Get directions
• Using your NHS account (through the NHS Website or in the NHS App)
• Using our Online Service
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 to Friday from 8:30am to 6.00pm (either drop off the paper slip with our reception team or leave it in the post box outside). Get directions
Collecting your prescription
You can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy within 2 working days of ordering. In some cases, it may be available sooner, depending on stock and availability.
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, the easiest options are:
• On the NHS App or NHS Website where you order repeat prescriptions
• Using our Online Service
You can also:
• Come into the practice and let us know the pharmacy you wish to nominate. Get directions
• At any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions
You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time, the easiest options are:
• On the NHS App or NHS Website where you order repeat prescriptions
• Using our Online Service
You can also:
• Come into the practice and let us know the pharmacy you wish to nominate. Get directions
• At any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions
Questions about your 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.
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.
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.
Prescription charges
To view the latest information about prescriptions charges click the link below.
What to do with old medication
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.
• Coughs
• Colds
• Sore throats
• Tummy trouble
• Aches and pains
They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.
Any 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.
Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.