Repeat Prescriptions

 

Please follow the guidelines and choose the right option for you.

Please allow us 48 hours (two working days), to process your prescription request.

We do not accept repeat prescription requests over the phone.

Ordering a Repeat Prescription

When you order a prescription online, you can have it sent electronically to a pharmacy of your choice. This is called a nomination.

Learn how to nominate a pharmacy

The NHS App

Order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App or NHS website, and have them sent to a pharmacy of your choice.

Learn more about the NHS App

Use Online Services

The easiest way to order your prescription is by using our online services.

Learn more about our Online Services

Online Form

If you're not registered with our online services, you can use our online form

Requests via this method will take up to 4 working days due to the additional administrative time needed

Please complete this form also on behalf of others such as for parents/carers.

Use our online form

Nominated Pharmacy

Details of this process are available at reception or at your local pharmacy.

Requests via this method will take up to 4 working days due to the additional administrative time needed

Computerised order form issued with each repeat prescription

These may be brought into reception or posted to the surgery. enclose a stamped addressed envelope if you would like it posted.

Requests via this method will take up to 4 working days due to the additional administrative time needed

In Person

Request directly at reception 

Requests via this method will take up to 4 working days due to the additional administrative time needed

Repeat Oral Contraception Prescription

Fear Of Flying Policy

We have concerns around using diazepam in patients who are nervous about flying. Please see our Fear of Flying policy

ADHD

We are required to prescribe in a consistent, safe and equitable way. Each medication request by any specialist will be considered and assessed in line with NHS GP best guidelines. Please read our policy

Important

If you are planning to travel then don’t leave your request to late.
Request at least 5 days before travel so that you are able to get your medication. Sometimes the pharmacy may be out of stock or closed. Please note that NHS rules state that only a 3 month supply of medication can be issued for travel abroad. If you require medication for a longer period of time then this can be issued on a private prescription, standard NHS prescription charges would then not apply.

Urgent Repeat Prescription Policy

Due to the increasing numbers of patients requesting their prescription on an urgent basis, the practice has needed to instate an ‘Urgent repeat prescription policy’. Unless a medication is urgent to prevent immediate harm, all prescriptions will be processed as if requested routinely. These will be submitted to the GP’s and processed within 2 to 3 working days. Please note that pharmacies are able to issue an emergency supply of most drugs without a prescription.

The following medication will be issued on an urgent basis due to the clinical nature of them:

  • Inhalers and Montelukast
  • Medication for epilepsy
  • Warfarin , Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, Dabigatran, Edoxaban, heparin
  • Palliative care medication
  • Digoxin, Beta blocker (only if for heart problems)
  • Anti-psychotics
  • Lithium
  • Epipens/Jext pens/Emerade
  • Insulin and Gliclazide
  • Glyceryl Trinitrate spray and Isosorbide Mononitrate
  • Prednisolone and Dexamethasone
  • Azathioprine, Methotrexate and Sulfasalazine

Emergency prescription requests are not requests for medication which has been ordered late. You should allow 48 hours for routine repeat prescription requests.

Non-Emergency Medications

The following list shows examples of categories of medicines which are NOT regarded as emergency and current medical opinion is that you will NOT suffer harm if you are without them for 72hrs:

  • Skin creams for eczema /psoriasis/acne /dry skin
  • Tablets for high cholesterol
  • Eye drops
  • Oral contraceptives (The Pill )
  • Nutritional supplements /vitamin tablets /iron
  • Sleeping tablets /regular painkillers
  • Levothyroxine
  • Vitamins and mineral supplements
  • Erectile dysfunction medication
  • Medication that can be purchased over-the-counter at the community pharmacy

If you are dropping off a treatment advice letter from your hospital appointment the consultant you have seen is aware that this is a request for the practice to action within one week of you contacting the surgery. However the practice will endeavour to issue the prescription within 3 working days. If it was more urgent for you to commence, a prescriptions would have been provided during your hospital appointment.

Medication Queries

Please get in touch with the surgery to raise a query about your medication.

Contact us

Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions

Extensive exemption and remission arrangements protect those likely to have difficulty in paying charges (NHS prescription and dental charges, optical and hospital travel costs).

The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.

When going abroad you can take your NHS medications with you.

Please visit the NHS website for the latest Prescription Charges

These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.

Further Information

Find a Pharmacy

Use the NHS Pharmacy finder to locate pharmacies near you.

Find a pharmacy

Electronic Prescription Service

The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) sends electronic prescriptions from GP surgeries to pharmacies. Eventually EPS will remove the need for most paper prescriptions.

Learn more about the Electronic Prescription Service

Electronic Repeat Dispensing

Learn about the benefits of Electronic Repeat Dispensing and how to set it up.

Learn more about Electronic Repeat Dispensing