Prescriptions
You may order your repeat Prescriptions -
- online via patient access (please see below for more details)
- online via the NHS app
- by using the right hand side of your prescription the right-hand side of the prescription is a tear-off sheet, giving details of all the repeat medication you are on. It is important that you use this slip to order further prescriptions. Tick the items you require and either drop it into the box in reception or hand to the receptionist
- asking your pharmacy to order for you - your pharmacist will order your regular medications for you free of charge
- or by posting your request to us
We regret we are unable to take any requests for repeat prescriptions over the telephone, this is for safety reasons.
If you are on regular medications, your Doctor may issue you with a repeat prescription. This will be reviewed annually.
Please allow 48 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed
Online - Request your medication
You can request repeat prescriptions by using NHS app or via Patient access. You can also book / cancel / view appointments. You will need to create an account to access these services.
Download the NHS app: www.nhsapp.service.nhs.uk/login
Please ask at reception to sign up to patient access.
Use Patient Access
Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
Sign up at your local pharmacy now. This will enable your prescription to be sent electronically to your chosen pharmacy. Ready for you to collect.
Medication reviews
If you have a repeat prescription, we may ask you to come in for a regular review. Please book a routine appointment for your review.
Collecting your prescription
You can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 3 to 5 working days after you have ordered it.
Questions about your prescription
Your local pharmacists can also answer any questions about your prescription. They can answer questions on medicines you can buy without a prescription.
Find a pharmacy
NHS Medicines A to Z
Prescription charges
Find out more about prescription charges on nhs.uk.
About pharmacists
As qualified healthcare professionals, they can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:
- Coughs
- Colds
- Sore throats
- Tummy trouble
- Aches and pains etc
They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.
Find a pharmacy
Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.
Most pharmacies have a private room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.