Please allow 2 working days for Repeat Medication Requests – we are unable to take orders on the phone.
Medication Reviews
Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor, pharmacist or practice nurse to review these regular medications . Some medications require more careful and frequent monitoring or a blood test. Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.
We use Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) which means you can arrange for your repeat medications to be sent to any pharmacy you choose, (including home delivery services). This could be a local service near your home, or a pharmacy near your place of work, etc.
Patients on long-term medication can order repeat prescriptions in the following ways, in each case please ensure you provide your First & Last Name and Date of Birth and the names of the medications you require:
In person – you can drop your tear-off repeat slip off at reception, or complete a request form, or a hand written note with the required items clearly marked.
By post – send us your slip or letter, confirming your nominated Pharmacy
By Email – please see your registered site information page for email address
Online Via PATCHS – Repeat prescriptions can also be requested via PATCHs, fill in the details of your medication, your surgery will then deal with the request.
Online – please register for ‘Patient Access’ or use the NHS App which gives you access to, requesting repeat medication, viewing allergies, medications, immunisations, and test results after review by your Doctor.
Via Nominated Pharmacy – to request your regular repeat medications on your behalf.
Answers to your questions:
Q – How does a Repeat Medication show on a prescription or App?
A – Yes, these will show in the NHS or Pharmacy App in the Repeat Prescription Section or when you collect there will be a paper copy inviting you to reorder?
Q – What does it mean when a GP advises you are now on a repeat medication?
A – Normally at Long Term Condition, for example Blood Pressure will require Repeat Medication as you will be taking a drug to control the condition, if you are unsure about anything, never be afraid to ask your GP or Pharmacist.
Q – Why are some medications repeated and others not and why am I called in for tests?
A – Some Medication are issued to deal with a short term problem, like an infection – a short course of Antibiotics – these are not repeated once the problem is cleared and can not be re-ordered without GP authorisation. For Some medications tests are required to monitor your health and ensure you are responding to the medication – please attend these appointments or medication might not be issued pending test results or a medication review.
Important Points – Medication
- Please order your medicine(s) in plenty of time to allow the GP and pharmacy to check, authorise and dispense your medicine(s) BEFORE you run out.
- Please DO NOT over order medicines. Your GP practice can check the quantity of medicines that you have ordered. Over ordering is unsafe, costs more money and can result in medicine shortages. Only order what you need.
- Please check your medicines as soon as you receive them to ensure you have exactly what you expected. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask.
- Please tell your pharmacist or GP if there are any medicines you are no longer taking, or if you are taking any new over-the-counter medicines or medicines prescribed from the hospital or privately. Please do not reorder any medicines that you have agreed to stop taking.
- Some medicines require regular monitoring. This might be in the form of a regular blood test or more frequent medication reviews. If you need blood tests, please follow local guidance, and book your tests as often as is necessary. These tests are vital to ensure that the medicine is safe for you to have on repeat.
- Most patients will be invited to take part in an annual medication review or structured medication review. This is to help ensure you still require and benefit from your medicines and to give you the opportunity to discuss with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you have any questions or concerns in relation to your medicines. Medication reviews are required to keep you safe and to allow you the opportunity to speak to your doctor or pharmacist or nurse about anything you are worried or confused about.
- Failure to participate in your medication review may mean that it is no longer safe for your practice to authorise your medicine(s). This could result in your prescription not being reissued until a review has been completed and it is safe to prescribe.
- PLEASE return all unused medicines to the pharmacy to be disposed of safely and never use other peoples medications they may not be suitable for you even if you seem to have the same condition.