How do I get a repeat prescription?
If you are on regular medicines, the best way of requesting more is to do it online using NHS App or Patient Access. This puts your request straight into our system so we can check it and process it faster.
Or, you can send your request through your regular pharmacy.
We are unable to take medicine requests over the telephone.
Prescription processing time
Please allow at least 2 full working days between you giving us your request and us sending it to your pharmacy. Medicine not on your repeat list or due for review may take longer to process.
Don’t forget to put your request in early if you are going on holiday or before any bank holiday. We get a large number of requests at these times.
Please check for any messages with your medicine when you collect it from the pharmacy. You might be due for a review.
Medicine reviews
We will contact you if you need a review before your next prescription is due. Our practice pharmacists are available for medicine reviews and to answer any queries you might have.
Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
Prescriptions are now sent online to pharmacies. You can choose to use any local or online pharmacy.
Using NHS App/Patient Access and EPS together, will save you a lot of time and effort.
Many pharmacies also operate a collection and delivery service. Please contact your pharmacy for information.
Once dispensed, medicines cannot be recycled and must be destroyed. This wastes NHS money. Please do not stockpile medicines.
If you register with NHS App, you will get your NHS Login which you can also use in online pharmacy apps. These apps allow you to request medicine, specify delivery address and complete payment.