Ordering repeat prescriptions
You can order repeat prescriptions online:
These accounts show you all your repeat medicine and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.
You can also:
Collecting your prescription
Repeat prescriptions will be issued at the doctor's discretion and are normally for patients on long-term treatment. Please allow two complete working day (48 working hours) before collection and please make allowances for weekends and public holidays. Alternatively, your prescription can be posted to you if you provide a stamped addressed envelope. Some chemists offer a prescription ordering and collection service - please enquire with your local chemist.
Nominating a pharmacy
We now offer an Electronic Prescription Service (EPS). Doctors can prescribe your medication and immediately send it to a pharmacy of your choice. This means that you do not have to come to surgery to pick up your paper prescription. Some medication can not be prescribed this way and so please speak with a receptionist for more details.
Medication reviews
If you have a repeat prescription, we may ask you to come in for a regular review. Please book a routine appointment for your review.
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.
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 without being overheard.
What to do with old medicines
Take it to the pharmacy you got it from. Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.