How Do I....
Obtain A Repeat Prescription?
We have a 48-hour (two full working days) policy for repeat prescriptions. Patients are requested to order their medication a few days before it runs out. If you are travelling and require extra medication, please
tell us so we can arrange this accordingly. Please also note that we cannot issue quantities in excess of three months.
With every prescription, you will be given a copy at the back. This copy prints your personal details and a list of your medication with a tick-box next to each item. Each time you re-order, you must present this
copy with a tick next to the items you are requesting. Any additional medication not listed on the back copy will require the doctor’s authorisation and you may be asked to make an appointment with the doctor.
Your back copy will also indicate when your medication review is due.
Please note that as per guidelines, prescriptions cannot be ordered over the telephone as there must be some form of written request. Patients can therefore order their prescriptions via fax, a nominated
pharmacy or by post (with a stamped addressed envelope for return).
Ideally a patient should collect his/her own prescription. In circumstances where this is not possible, a member of their family, a carer or a nominated pharmacy where applicable can collect prescriptions on the
patient’s behalf. Please note that we keep a record of all prescriptions that have been issued and those that are collected.
Dispensing
Our surgery operates a Repeat Dispensing Scheme for those patients that are on long-term and stable medication.
The objective of this scheme is to provide convenience and efficiency to such patients by issuing them six months' worth of prescriptions in monthly or two-monthly batches. These prescriptions would remain with a
nominated pharmacist until medication is due and therefore no ordering of repeat prescriptions would be required for the next six months. If you are on stable long-term medication, you could benefit from this scheme.
For more information, please ask a receptionist.
THIS FORM BELOW IS CURRENTLY DISABLED - PLEASE USE ONE OF THE ALTERNATIVE METHODS MENTIONED ABOVE TO REQUEST PRESCRIPTIONS.
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