Prescriptions

What is a Repeat Prescription?

If your doctor thinks it appropriate you may obtain medicines on a repeat prescription without having to see him/her; they are issued at the doctors discretion and are normally for patients on long-term treatment. However, you will be asked to attend for a review if your condition needs checking. Your medication will also need checking to ensure it is still having the desired effect and no changes to dose or type of medication are required. The date of when a medication review is due is shown on the bottom right hand side of your prescription (the prescription counterfoil).

Medication will NOT automatically be issued where ‘Medication Reviews’ are out of date. Please check the date on your prescription to ensure supplies of your medication are not delayed.

<strong>How do I order a prescription?</strong>​

  • Use the internet to order your prescription via our online patient access
  • Post the request slip to us – If you wish us to return your prescription please remember to enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope
  • Use the services provided by local pharmacies – The majority of pharmacies now collect and deliver prescriptions. If you wish to use the services of a pharmacy, this must be arranged with the pharmacy concerned.​

We do NOT accept requests over the telephone 

<strong>When will my prescription be ready for collection?</strong>​

We require 48 hours or 2 working days  notice. For example requests made on a Monday will either be  ready for collection on Wednesday after 2.00 pm or submitted electronically to a pharmacy within the same timeframe.

Individual pharmacies should be contacted regarding when medication issued electronically will be available for collection. 

<strong>What happens if you are going abroad?</strong>

  • If you are going abroad for 3 months or less we will give you a ‘one off’ supply of up to 3x 28-day supply to cover this period
  • If you spend 6 months abroad in any 12 month period we will give you 1 x 28 day supply . This is enough to last you until you can make arrangement to get further supplies at your destination by, registering with a doctor in the county you are visiting or buying the medication from a pharmacy while you are away
  • If you are out of the country for more than 6 months under current NHS guidelines we are obliged to de-register you from our list

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Further information on obtaining healthcare whilst living abroad can be found at NHS Choices, www.nhs.uk

<strong>Local Pharmacies within the area</strong>

For further information on local pharmacies, their opening times and the services provided click here