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Prescriptions
Please follow the guidelines and choose the right option for you.
Ordering a repeat prescription
- Please allow us 72 hours (three working days), to process your prescription request.
- We do not accept repeat prescription requests over the phone.
When you order a prescription online, you can have it sent electronically to a pharmacy of your choice. This is called a nomination.
The NHS App
Order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App or NHS website, and have them sent to a pharmacy of your choice.
Order Online
Order your repeat prescription via our online repeat prescription form.
Your Local Pharmacy
Pharmacy Ordering / Collection Service
Your pharmacy can also order your medication on your behalf. This saves you time and unnecessary visits to the Practice. Please contact the Pharmacy of your choice for more information if you wish to use this service.
In Person
You can order in person by returning the right-hand half of a previous prescription for the required medications.
Alternatively, you can submit a handwritten request. You may also write out an order for someone else, providing you include the patient's name and date of birth and requested medication.
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 contact us.
Further prescriptions information
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.
If you need to do a medication review, please contact us online
ADHD Medication
There is growing awareness and concern about obtaining a proper ADHD diagnosis and creating a management plan, including medication.
Read the ADHD diagnosis and subsequent management policy for more details
Prescriptions 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.
Medication and prescriptions after seeing a private doctor
We are, from time to time, asked to transfer private prescriptions to NHS prescriptions. We will consider this if we have a letter from your consultant and the recommended medication is in line with NHS guidelines.
Can I get my private prescription transferred to an NHS prescription?
If you see a private doctor or specialist and they recommend a particular medication or treatment for you, this will be a private prescription. The GP practice will not usually be able to transfer a private prescription onto an NHS prescription.
What happens when I continue the treatment on the NHS?
If you ask your GP to take over prescribing of a medication or treatment recommended by the private doctor or specialist, they will need to be satisfied that prescribing is appropriate, responsible and what they would prescribe for other NHS patients with the same diagnosis / condition.
Your GP may not prescribe the particular medication suggested by a private doctor in the following circumstances:
- The medication is generally not prescribed on the NHS.
- The use of the medication is not compatible with national or local prescribing guidelines.
- The medication is not licensed in the UK or is being used for a purpose not included in its UK licence.
The GP does not believe the medication is appropriate or necessary for you. If your GP is unable to prescribe the medication suggested by the private doctor, they may give you the option of having a different but equally effective medication prescribed on the NHS.
Alternatively, if you prefer, you can pay for your private prescription through your private doctor.
This will not affect any other medications, which are currently prescribed for you by your GP.
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.