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Ordering Repeat Prescriptions
Repeat prescriptions are medications which appear on your prescription slip which the doctor would like you to continue on a regular basis. Your list can also be found on your online account.
How to Request a Repeat Prescription
Repeat prescriptions may be ordered in 3 ways:
- Online
You can order your repeat prescriptions via Patient Access on a computer, tablet or smartphone. This can now also be done via the NHS App. - In Person
Tick the boxes on your green repeat medication slip, OR, write a note stating what medications you would like and drop it off or post it to the surgery. There is an out of hours post box allocated by the front entrance. Please only order medications that you need. - Via eMail
Email the surgery on [email protected] (only use this option for non-urgent requests) - at your Nominated Pharmacy
For patients on repeat prescribing only
Collecting your Prescription
All prescriptions will be sent to your nominated pharmacy. If you do not have one nominated, then it will be automatically sent to your nearest chemist.
For some/few medications, the prescription must be printed off and taken to the pharmacy in person. You will always be notified if this is the case for your prescription.
- NHS prescription charges – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
- Save money with a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
- Find a pharmacy – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Questions about your Prescription
If you have questions about your medication, your local pharmacists can answer your questions on prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
You can also contact us at the surgery in four ways.
- Phone the surgery on 020 8462 5771 and speak to the pharmacist, Monday to Friday from 10.30am to 3.30pm.
- Visit the surgery and speak with a receptionist, Monday to Friday from 10.30am to 3.30pm.
- Complete an AccuRx selecting ‘reviews for long term conditions, medication or contraception’
- Email the surgery on [email protected] (only use this option for non-urgent requests)
Medication Reviews
If you have a repeat prescription, we will ask you to come in at least once a year for a review. Please make sure you book a routine appointment with a clinical pharmacist when we ask you to come in for your review.
You can do this in three ways.
- Complete an AccuRx selecting ‘reviews for long term conditions, medication or contraception’
- Phone us Monday to Friday from 10.30am to 6.30pm.
- Visit the surgery and speak with a receptionist, Monday to Friday from 10.30am to 6.30pm.
Prescription Charges
Find out more about prescription charges on nhs.uk.
About Pharmacists
Pharmacists are experts in medicines who can help you with minor health concerns.
As qualified healthcare professionals, they can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, tummy trouble and aches and pains.
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.
Disposing of Old Medicines
If your medicine is out of date, unwanted, or some of it is left over after you have stopped taking it, do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet. Instead, take it to your pharmacy to be disposed of safely.