Prescriptions

Ordering repeat prescriptions

It would be helpful if all items required within the next month could be ordered at the same time. Please do not order more than 1 week in advance.

The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:

This account shows you all of your repeat medicine and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.

You can also:

  • bring/post the paper form to the surgery, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 6.00pm

We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone or email.

To set up online ordering please contact reception in person and bring photographic ID. 

Collecting your prescription

Your Prescription will take 48 hours to process (up to 72 hours in total to collect at your nominated Pharmacy) ,so please do not let your medicines run out. You can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 3 to 5 working days after you have ordered it.

You will need to choose a pharmacy to collect your prescription from. We call this nominating a pharmacy.

You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time by informting reception staff.

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:

Medication reviews

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

What to do with old medicines

Take it to the pharmacy you got it from. Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.

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.

Page last reviewed: 05 May 2026
Page created: 02 April 2026