Prescription Requests
Repeat prescriptions are used commonly in general practice for patients who require regular medication for chronic conditions - e.g. asthma, high blood pressure, arthritis etc. Every patient on repeat prescription is asked to attend surgery for regular review to assess the condition and whether a change of medication is required. We also keep track of the amount of medication you have used since the last review and discuss whether you are taking your medications correctly (and regularly) - we also may organise blood tests. In short people on repeat prescriptions are monitored quite closely.
When you are due for a review you will have a reminder written or typed on your repeat prescription slip for you to make an appointment to see the Doctor.
How to get a prescription
If you think you may need a prescription medicine, please make an appointment with the doctor if it is not on your repeat list. Our practice nurse/nurse practitioner can also issue prescriptions for common ailments. If you have previously been given a prescription for a straightforward condition, such as hay fever, we may be able to issue a prescription after a telephone consultation. Please ask the receptionist. Your local pharmacist should be able to give you advice for non-prescription medication.
How to get a repeat prescription
We have a computerised repeat prescription service. Repeat prescriptions are normally for patients with long-term conditions who receive regular treatment. Your doctor (or nurse practitioner) will decide who can have a repeat presecription. From time to time we will ask you to see your doctor (nurse practitioner) to review your medication. We do this to monitor your illness and medication. You can ask for a repeat prescription: by calling into the surgery when the reception is open; by post; or online. Wherever possible please give the exact drug names when ordering. Please allow at least 48 hours before collection at the pharmacy (of your choice). We cannot take telephone requests for repeat prescriptions because of the possibility of error.