Ordering Repeat Prescriptions
Repeat prescriptions are medications which appear on your prescription slip which the doctor would like you to continue on a regular basis. Your list can also be found on your online account.
How to Request a Repeat Prescription
Repeat prescriptions may be ordered by:
- NHS App
- Online
You can order your repeat prescriptions via SystmOnline on a computer, tablet or smartphone. This can now also be done via the Airmid App. - In Person
Tick the boxes on your green repeat medication slip, OR, write a note stating what medications you would like and drop it off or post it to the surgery. Please only order medications that you need. - Order Form
You can complete the Online Form/Portal (Anima)
Telephone Repeat Prescription
Repeat prescriptions may be ordered by:
Collecting your Prescription
All prescriptions will be sent to your nominated pharmacy.
Please give 3 full working days’ notice.
For some/few medications, the prescription must be printed off and taken to the pharmacy in person. You will always be notified if this is the case for your prescription.
Patients who live more than one mile from a chemist may have their prescriptions dispensed at the surgery. The Health Service regulations on this matter are very strict and this service can be offered only to those patients who register as dispensing patients when they join the practice or when they move house.
We now have a delivery service, free of charge, for those who are housebound. Please contact the dispensary for more information about this service.
- NHS prescription charges – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
- Save money with a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
- Find a pharmacy – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Questions about your Prescription
If you have questions about your medication, your local practice can answer your questions on prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
You can also contact us at the surgery in two ways.
- Phone our pharmacist after 10am on 01328 851321.
- Fill in a form via our online portal
Prescription Charges
Find out more about prescription charges on nhs.uk.
About Pharmacists
Pharmacists are experts in medicines who can help you with minor health concerns.
As qualified healthcare professionals, they can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, tummy trouble and aches and pains.
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 without being overheard.
Disposing of Old Medicines
If your medicine is out of date, unwanted, or some of it is left over after you have stopped taking it, do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet. Instead, take it to your pharmacy to be disposed of safely.
Over-the-counter medicines
Did you know that your local NHS spends £15m a year on prescribing medicines that are available to buy at the pharmacy?
Following national guidance from NHS England, our GPs are asked not to prescribe these medicines (there are some exceptions, see the below link), including for conditions such as coughs, colds, headaches, mouth ulcers, travel sickness and mild toothache.
Your GP will not generally give you a prescription for over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor health concerns. Instead, over-the-counter medicines are available to buy at your local pharmacy.