Ordering repeat prescriptions
The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:
- Email your request to b81631.sms@nhs.net
- bringing the paper form to the surgery, Monday to Friday during our opening hours
Collecting your prescription
You can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 3 to 5 working days after you have ordered it.
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:
- on the app or website where you order repeat prescriptions
- at your GP practice
- at any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions
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.
You can also use our online form to ask us questions about your 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.
Go to Medicines A to Z on the NHS website.
Medication reviews
If you have a repeat prescription, we will ask you to come in for a regular review. We will get in touch when yours is due. Please be aware that your medication may be stopped if you do not attend this review.
Prescription charges
Find out more about prescription charges on the NHS website.
What to do with old medicines
Please do not bring your old medication to the surgery as we have no licence to dispose of it. Please take it to your local pharmacy. Do not dispose of it in your household waste or flush it down the toilet.
About pharmacists
As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists 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 on the NHS website.
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.