Ordering repeat prescriptions
The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:
- using your NHS account (through the NHS website or in the NHS App)
- using the GP online system: Patient Access
- via the Accurx service
All repeat prescriptions are stored on our computer and you will be given a counterfoil listing with your medication with each prescription. To order further repeats, mark on the counterfoil the items you require and place it in the repeat prescriptions box available at all sites.
Collecting your prescription
Please allow 4 working days before collection. If it is more convenient to hand your request to your local pharmacy then please allow 5 working days before collection. You will be asked to update your treatment periodically with the doctor.
Patients may collect their repeat prescriptions from the surgery or a local pharmacy, depending on their request to the practice.
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
- fill out a nominate a pharmacy form
- at any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions
Emergency contraception
Advice, appointments and prescriptions are available on the same day. If the surgery is closed, please contact the pharmacy or our out of hours service.
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.
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.
If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription:
- fill out an ask a prescription question form
Medication reviews
If you have a repeat prescription, we may ask you to come in for a regular review. We will be in touch when you need to come in for a review.
Prescription charges
Find out more about prescription charges.
What to do with old medicines
Take it to the pharmacy you got it from or bring it in to the surgery. Do not put it in your household bin 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.
Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.
Most pharmacies have a private room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff.