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HOW DO I...
OBTAIN REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS?
Repeat prescriptions can be obtained by:
Placing a tick or X against the medication you require on the list of repeat prescriptions
provided with your prescription and posting or delivering it to Reception. If you want your prescription
posted back to you, please also provide a self-addressed envelope with a postage stamp affixed.
Only in exceptional circumstances will more than a month's supply be recorded.
Do not ask for another repeat prescription until it is a maximum of three working
days, Monday to Friday, before it is due to be issued. Prescriptions are usually available
for collection or posted within 48 hours.
Only ask for the items that you need. Many drugs are re-ordered whether they are needed or not.
Please book a medication review as soon as possible after the review date displayed
on your prescription.
Some medicines need to be monitored more closely than others
to ensure they are effective in treating certain conditions, for example patients
with asthma, diabetes or heart conditions. You may be invited to have a test or
attend a special clinic. If you fail to attend the GP may stop further medication
until a review is possible. This decision will only be made if there is no danger
of a condition deteriorating as a result.
To order using voice mail:
Dial 223490.
You will be greeted by a short message.
Please record your order by speaking slowly and as clearly as possible. There are no restrictions to the
length of your message and you can leave it at any time.
State your first name, surname and date of birth.
Using the list of medications attached to your last repeat prescription, state the name, dose and
quantity of the medication you require. If you find the pronunciation difficult, spell it out.
Only repeat prescriptions may be requested.
Enquiries and requests for changes to medication cannot be accepted. To make enquiries
or request changes, telephone 320046.
Do not leave your telephone number and ask us to contact you.
Only a month's supply will be provided except in exceptional circumstances.
Do not ask for another repeat prescription until it is a maximum of three working days, Monday
to Friday, before it is due to be issued. Prescriptions are usually available
for collection within 48 hours.
Only ask for the items that you need. Many drugs are re-ordered whether they are needed or not.
To order using email: Click
here, scroll down the page and follow the instructions.
Warning
Email is not a secure method of communication. If you are not happy about sending confidential information by email, please do not use this service. We hope this service will work efficiently, but please understand that problems with email transmission occur, which could interfere with its operation.
