If your doctor agrees, you may obtain repeat prescriptions by sending your request slip to the surgery or ordering your prescription on-line using SystmOnline. You can sign up to our online access service details of which can be found on the online services page or reception.
You can order repeat prescriptions online:
Please allow at least two working days between ordering and the surgery processing your request. However, if your prescription goes directly to the pharmacy this can take significantly longer, please contact your chosen pharmacy for further advice. After a given number of repeat prescriptions, you may be asked to see your doctor for a review.
Local chemists offer a prescription collection service which you can arrange by contacting the chemist direct.
New patients may need a medication review before we can commence prescribing.
Please note: We encourage all patients to order their repeat medication via the NHS APP, or using our online access, SystmOnline. If you would like help in setting up your NHS APP, or online access, please contact a member of our Reception Team.
Questions about your prescription
If you have questions about your medicine or your prescription please contact the surgery.
Your local pharmacists can also answer any questions about your prescription. They can answer questions on medicines you can buy without a prescription.
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Prescription charges
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About pharmacists
As qualified healthcare professionals, they 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.
Find a pharmacy
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.
Over the Counter Medicine
Your GP, Nurse or Pharmacist will not generally give you a prescription for certain medications that are available to buy in a pharmacy or supermarket, even if you qualify for free prescriptions.
Please see more information on the medications that you can buy over-the-counter using the link below, or speak to your local community pharmacy.
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GPs, nurses or pharmacists will also generally no longer prescribe probiotics and some vitamins and minerals. You can get these from eating a healthy, varied and balanced diet, or buy them at your pharmacy or supermarket
Why does the NHS need to reduce prescriptions for over-the-counter medicines?
The NHS has been spending around £136 million a year on prescriptions for medicines that can be bought from a pharmacy or supermarket, such as paracetamol. By reducing the amount the NHS spends on over the counter medicines, we can give priority to treatments for people with more serious conditions, such as cancer, diabetes and mental health problems.