Ordering repeat medication
The easiest way to order repeat medication is:
- by using your NHS app or NHS account
- using the GP online system: Patient Access
Use the NHS app to see and order your regular medications. It is the easiest way to order.
You can also:
- fill out a repeat prescriptions request form
- hand the completed repeat prescription slip to reception
- order via the Medicines Order Line 01246 588860
You can reorder your regular medication until it is time for your annual medication review.
We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone at the practice as this can lead to mistakes.
Collecting your prescription
We send most prescriptions to your pharmacy electronically. Your medication make take up to 5 days to be ready for collection at the pharmacy.
Paper medication requests for collection can take up to 3 days to be processed by the practice.
Green paper prescriptions can take up to 3 days to be processed by the Pharmacy.
You will need to choose a pharmacy to collect your medication from. We call this nominating a pharmacy.
You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time:
- on the NHS app or website where you order repeat medication
- 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.
Visit the NHS website to learn about your medicine – including how to take it and possible side effects.
Go to Medicines A to Z (nhs.uk)
If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription:
- Call us on 01663 745266
Medication reviews
Our pharmacist can review your medication by phone or in person.
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. 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 room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff.