You can order repeat prescriptions online:
These accounts show you all your repeat medicine and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.
You can also:
- Bring the paper form to the surgery
- Posting the paper form to the surgery. Enclose a stamped addessed envelope where required);
- Most of the local pharmacies offers a collection and delivery service.
We no longer accept repeat prescription requests over the phone or email.
Nominating a pharmacy
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:
- Online, on the app or website where you order repeat prescriptions
- At your GP practice
- At any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions
More information on Electronic Prescription Service
Local Pharmacies
Find a pharmacy online
Medication reviews
If you have a repeat prescription, we may ask you to come in for a regular review. Please book a routine appointment for your review.
Collecting your prescription
You can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 3 to 5 working days after you have ordered it.
Questions about your prescription
Contact the surgery if you have questions about your medicine or your prescription.
Your local pharmacists can also answer any questions about your prescription. They can answer questions on medicines you can buy without a prescription.
Find a pharmacy online
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 online
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 without being overheard.
NHS England has made changes to the types of medicines available on prescription for minor illnesses.
The video below, explains why this change is needed. You can help the NHS by self caring and buying certain items over the counter.
Guidance on conditions for which over the counter items should not routinely be prescribed in primary care
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