For safety
reasons we prefer not take requests
for repeat prescriptions over the
telephone.
Wherever possible you should use the
re-order slip attached to your
prescription to order your next
prescription. You can request a
print out of your re-order slip from
the receptionist at any time.
If the receptionist is able to deal
with your request she will do so but
this may take up to
2 working days. It
is important therefore to allow
plenty of time between requesting
your medication and taking the last
pill. If there is a problem and the
medication needs re-authorising then
you may need to see either the
doctor or the nurse before more
medication can be issued.
Wasted medicines
Wasted medicines cost the NHS
Millions every year.
You should only order the medication
you need. Stockpiling medication is
unwise as many medicines have a
short shelf life and the doctor may
change your prescription to a
different drug.
Other ways to order repeat
prescription
- Online
You can order your
repeat prescription via our
online facility.
Click here to access this
facility.
- In person
You can drop your request off in
person at any time when the
surgery is open.
Alternatively, you can put your
request into the post box which
is located near the reception
desk for the surgery. We empty
the post box daily.
- Post
You may post your request (if
you enclose a reply paid
envelope we will mail your
prescription back to you).
- Pharmacy
Several local chemists offer a
collection scheme whereby you
can ask then to collect
prescriptions from the surgery.
Generally the pharmacy staff
come to the surgery once a day
and will bring your prescription
request with them and leave it
at the surgery to be processed.
We will send your prescription
back to the pharmacy for you to
collect approximately 2 days
later if you indicate that this
is your preference on the
re-order slip. Whilst being
convenient for you it is
important to bear in mind that
the Chemist may not process your
request straight away and may
also not receive it back
immediately so if you are
running out of medication this
may not be the best method to
use.
Repeat Prescriptions and two working
days
We routinely
process any prescription requests
within two working days. In
emergencies clearly this can be done
more quickly but if the emergency is
caused by forgetfulness please bear
in mind that others may have to
wait/be inconvenienced because of
your actions.
Please note
we are closed Wednesday PM and on
Saturday and Sunday.
|
Requested On |
Ready By |
Mon
8:30 – 1:00
Mon 1:00 – 6:00 |
Wed Noon
Thursday 8.30 |
Tue
8:30 – 1:00
Tue 1:00 – 6:00
|
Thurs Noon
Fri 8:30 |
| Wed
8:30 – 1:00 |
Fri
Noon |
Thurs
8:30 – 1:00
Thurs 1.00-6.00 |
Mon Noon
Tues 8.30 |
Fri
8:30 – 1:00
Fri 1:00 – 6:00 |
Tues Noon
Tues 5:00 |
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