Prescriptions

Ordering repeat prescriptions

Repeat Prescriptions may be requested by:

  1. Via NHS App or Patient Access
  2. Leaving your written request at either surgery
  3. Post, enclosing a stamped addressed envelope if the prescription is to be returned

We do not accept prescription requests over the phone. 

Collecting your prescription

Please allow 3 days, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed. Any problems please telephone the surgery.

You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time:

  • on the NHS App or website where you order repeat prescriptions
  • at your GP practice
  • at any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions

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.

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

Find out more about prescription charges

What to do with old medicines

Take it to the pharmacy you got it from. 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.