Order Repeat Prescriptions
Please note, we do not accept routine or repeat prescription requests by phone. You have two options: use the NHS App (see the video below) or fill out an online form.
Other ways of ordering prescriptions
Community Pharmacy: Ask your local pharmacies about their collection/delivery services for repeat prescriptions and requesting prescriptions on your behalf.
Please allow 2 full working days (this does not include weekends or bank holidays) for your prescription to be processed, checked and signed.
Urgent Prescriptions : It is your responsibility to request your repeat medication in plenty of time. If you need medication urgently please complete an eConsult
How to ask a question about your medications?
NHS App: When you order your repeat prescription on the NHS App, You can ask question on the free text field on the app
Alternatively : If you have questions about your medication, your local pharmacists can answer your questions on prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
Picking up your prescriptions
- If you don’t have a nominated pharmacy, you can also show a barcode in the app to a pharmacy to collect your medication—no paper prescription needed!
- Prescriptions: All prescriptions are sent electronically to the pharmacy you choose.
- Choose Your Pharmacy: Use the NHS App to pick your pharmacy, or let us know which one you want.
- Find a Pharmacy: Visit NHS Find a Pharmacy to find a pharmacy near you.
Need Advice? For health advice without a GP appointment, try Pharmacy First! Click here to check if your symptoms match different conditions.
Why you might not see a prescription in the app:
Yearly Medication Review
If you have a repeat prescription, we will ask you to come in at least once a year for a review. Please make sure you book a routine appointment with a nurse when we ask you to come in for your review.
The practice is unable to take prescription requests over the telephone. Prescription requests need to be submitted in writing, through e-mailing the practice. Alternatively your pharmacy can request your medication for you on your behalf
Prescription charges
Find out more about prescription charges on nhs.uk.
As qualified healthcare professionals, they can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, tummy trouble and aches and pains.
Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.
Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.
Disposing of Old Medicines
If your medicine is out of date, unwanted, or some of it is left over after you have stopped taking it, do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet. Instead, take it to your pharmacy to be disposed of safely.