Prescriptions

Non-urgent advice: Medication Reviews

If you have a repeat prescription, we may ask you to come in for regular review. We will be in touch when you need to come in for a review.

Ordering repeat prescriptions

The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:

These accounts show you all your repeat medicine and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.

You can also:

  • fill out a repeat prescriptions request form
  • bring the paper form to the surgery, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 6.30pm

Collecting your prescription

You can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 2 working days after you have ordered it.

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:

  • phone our pharmacist after 10am on 01606 861120

Prescription Charges

Find out more about prescription charges

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.

Non-urgent advice: What to do with old Medication?

Take it to the pharmacy you got it from or bring it to the surgery. Do not flush it down the toilet or put it in a bin.