Prescriptions are for patients with long-term conditions who receive regular treatment. Your doctor will decide who can have a repeat prescription.
Prescriptions can be ordered by:
You can order online using Patient Access. Login to Patient Access to request a repeat prescription. To register for Patient Access you can contact the surgery. You will need to bring in ID to register for this. You can order prescriptions, make appointments online and view your medical record.
WWe do accept telephone requests for prescriptions if the patient is housebound or elderly and cannot attend the surgery to order.
It is the responsibility of the patient to arrange collection and delivery of the prescription.
Please allow at least 48 working hours before your prescription is ready for collection. Please note, prescriptions are not processed over the weekend.
Medication Reviews
Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year. This is to review these regular medications. The notification should appear on your repeat slip.
Book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.
Nominating a pharmacy
You will need to choose a pharmacy to collect your prescription from. We call this nominating a pharmacy.
You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time:
- Online, on the app or website where you order repeat prescriptions
- At your GP practice
- At any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions
Questions about your medication or prescription
If you have questions about your medicine or your prescription please contact the surgery.
Your local pharmacists can also answer any questions about your prescription. They can answer questions on medicines you can buy without a prescription.
Find a pharmacy
NHS Medicines A to Z
Prescription charges
Find out more about prescription charges on nhs.uk.
About pharmacists
As qualified healthcare professionals, they 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.
Find a pharmacy
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 in private.