Ordering repeat prescriptions
The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:
These options allow you to see all your repeat medications and dosages, so you can select the ones you need:
- The GP online system: SystmOnline
- Your NHS account (through the NHS website or in the NHS App)
- In-person
If you already know you’re medication names and dosage:
- Our repeat prescriptions form – you will need to know the name and dosage of your medication to use this
Non-urgent advice: Please note
Requests may be ordered online up to 7 days before your prescription is due, although it will not be ready for collection until your due date.
Please allow a minimum of 3 working days for all prescription requests to be processed.
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
Batch Prescribing
Some patients who are on regularly repeated medication may be able to benefit from our batch prescribing scheme in conjunction with our local pharmacy – on this scheme 3 or 6 months’ worth of prescriptions are issued & saved at the chemist for monthly collection – please ask at reception for further details
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 please call us after 11am on 01293 223666.
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 (nhs.uk).
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 consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.