Repeat Prescriptions

 If you require regular medication on prescription, your GP will usually set up a repeat prescription on your computer record.  This can then be ordered at set intervals without seeing a doctor in person.  If you are a new patient to the practice, usually we will need to see you in person first to arrange this service.

Choose one of the following options to request a new prescription for your repeat medicines:

• Make a request by email.

• Complete the tear-off reorder form on the right-hand side of your last prescription.  This can then be left in the prescriptions request box next to the reception desk at the Health Centre, or can be posted to us via the Royal Mail.

• Complete a request form which is available from the reception area at the Health Centre.  This too can be returned to us via the prescriptions box next to reception.

• Reorder over the telephone.  We have a dedicated line (01506 423871) which operates only between 11am and 1pm.  Please have full details of your medicines to hand when you call (name, strength, type).

Please give us TWO FULL WORKING DAYS to deal with your prescription requests.  The prescription is passed to your usual GP for checking and signing, and this is usually not completed until the day following the request.  The GP may ask you to make a routine appointment for review from time to time, and may occasionally not issue the prescription until this has occurred.

Once completed, the prescriptions may be collected from our reception desk.  Alternatively, if you supply a Stamped Addressed Envelope, we can post them back to you.  Several local pharmacies also provide a collection service.  Ask at reception for further details.