The doctor will tell you if the medication they have prescribed is going to be provided as a repeat therapy.
We do not take prescription requests over the phone unless you are housebound or exceptional circumstances exist (e.g. in urgent or emergency cases).
Please always allow 48 hours for your prescription request to be fulfilled. Last minute ordering should be avoided.
For safety reasons and to avoid stockpiling of medication, please note that prescription requests made too early will not be processed, unless there is valid clinical reason.
If you're going on holiday and require your repeat medications earlier than usual, please let us know at the time of your request.
There are a number of alternative methods to order your prescription:
- Online services - Prescription requests can be completed online via the NHS app. About the NHS App - NHS
- Post your request at the surgery - To order a further supply of your medication, tick the items required and post the slip through the surgery letter box.
If the hospital asks you to get a non-urgent prescription, please leave it at reception and it will be done within 48 hours; please do not expect it to be done straight away.
Please note, requests for the contraceptive pill needs to be completed via the online consult facility that can be found on the website homepage.