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Prescriptions
We do not contact patient’s to confirm when a prescription has been issued due to the amount of requests authorised in a day.
- Patients are only notified via text where a medication cannot be issued
- All prescription requests are processed over 48 working hours
- You can check the status of your medication request via the NHS App or by contacting your nominated pharmacy.
Ordering a Repeat Prescription
Please follow the guidelines and choose the right option for you.
We do not accept repeat prescription requests over the phone.
When you order a prescription online, you can have it sent electronically to a pharmacy of your choice. This is called a nomination.
The NHS App
Order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App or NHS website, and have them sent to a pharmacy of your choice.
Online Form
Order your repeat prescription via our online Repeat Prescription form. No account required.
Chemist Repeat Prescription Request Service
Most local chemists offer a repeat prescription request service. You can contact your pharmacy and ask that they request your medication on your behalf.
In person At The Practice By Completing A Request Form
You can also fill out a written request for your medication(s) at the practice. Please ensure that you include your name and date of birth on your request.
By Post
You can post your prescription slip or written request to us. You must include a stamped addressed envelope for return by post if you will not be able to pick up your prescription from the Surgery (please allow extra time for any possible delays with the postal service).
Medication can be requested 14 days in advance, anything before this timeframe, the request will be rejected unless there is a valid reason as to why the request is early. For controlled drugs, we will not generally issue these earlier than 3 days in advance unless there is a valid reason as to why the request is early.
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.
If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription, please contact us.
Further Information
How Long Until My Prescription Request Is Processed?
All prescription requests are processed over 2 working days, not including the date you submit your request.
The 'working days' are when the surgery is open: Monday to Friday (excluding any bank holidays). We process the vast majority of our prescriptions electronically, sending them directly to your nominated pharmacy.
| Prescriptions requested on | Processed by |
|---|---|
| Monday before 10am | Wednesday by 6.30pm |
| Tuesday before 10am | Thursday by 6.30pm |
| Wednesday before 10am | Friday by 6.30pm |
| Thursday before 10am | Monday by 6.30pm |
| Friday before 10am | Tuesday by 6.30pm |
| Saturday | Wednesday by 6.30pm |
| Sunday | Wednesday by 6.30pm |
Any prescriptions requested over the weekend will be processed on Monday, and therefore be processed by your GP on Wednesday by 6:30pm.
How Do I Get An Urgent Prescription?
I have run out of my medication - can I have an urgent prescription?
Due to the increasing numbers of patients requesting their prescription on an urgent basis, the practice has needed to instate an urgent prescription policy.
How Do I Get A Private Prescription?
Private prescriptions issued by our practice will no longer be posted to a patient's nominate pharmacy. Instead, we kindly request that all patients collect their private prescriptions in person at our practice.
If you find it more convenient, you may provide us with a stamped envelope along with your prescription request, and we will be happy to mail it to you.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to streamline our services.
How Do I Request The Contraceptive Pill?
All women on the pill should have a “pill check/ review” at least once a year (including blood pressure and weight). You can complete our online contraceptive pill form for your contraceptive pill which will allow a healthcare professional to re-issue your prescription for the pill if safe to without you having to come in for an appointment. If we need to speak to you before issuing more tablets we will contact you (using the mobile number on your records).
You may be due a review sooner if you have recently started or changed your contraceptive pill. The information provided will be sent to the practice team and your request will be processed over 2 working days. In order to track the progress of your request please use the NHS App or contact your nominated pharmacy. If we need to speak to you before issuing more tablets we will contact you.
You will need to enter a recent blood pressure reading within your request. If you have had your blood pressure taken recently at the practice, please feel free to email us requesting your most up to date reading. If you have not had a blood pressure reading in the last 12 months, please book in for a blood pressure reading at the practice or attend a local pharmacy for a blood pressure reading.
Private Interface Prescribing Guide
The following guide has been developed to assist General Practitioners (GPs) in dealing with requests to prescribe by registered patients following a private consultation.
What Happens If I Go Abroad?
If you're taking medicines for a health condition, and you're planning on being away from home for a while, it's good to be prepared.
Please read our medicine supply for British nationals going abroad
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
Over the Counter Medicines
Prescribing of over the counter medicines is changing
Self-care is about keeping fit and healthy, understanding when you can look after yourself, when a pharmacist can help, and when to get advice from your GP or another health professional.
Further information on how your local pharmacy team can help you