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.
Please allow at least two working days between ordering and collecting your paper prescription. 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 must be seen by the doctor before medication can be prescribed.
Please note: We would prefer our patients to order their repeat prescriptions using our online access, SystmOnline. If you would prefer not to set yourself up with online access, you can still submit your prescription via post or handing them in at the reception desk.
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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NHS Medicines A to Z
Prescription charges
Find out more about prescription charges on nhs.uk.
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.