Ordering repeat prescriptions
The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:
- Bringing your repeat prescription slip to the surgery.
- Ordering your repeat prescriptions online using the practice’s SystmOnline that you can sign up to when visiting the practice.
- Ordering your repeat prescriptions via the Nhs App
- If you visit your usual pharmacy they should be able to request a prescription from us.
We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone or email.
Collecting your prescription
As demand for prescriptions is always high, please allow five working days to process your prescription to the pharmacist. The pharmacist will normally require two more working days to prepare your prescription.
You will need to choose a pharmacy to collect your prescription from. We call this nominating a pharmacy.
Questions about your prescription
If you have a question about your medication:
- Ask the pharmacist at your nominated pharmacy
- Make a telephone appointment with our Clinical Pharmacist
- Call 111
Medication reviews
The Practice will normally conduct a medication review annually. If you have concerns please click the link to E-Consult.
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.