Repeat Prescriptions

Repeat prescriptions take two working days to be processed and are available to be collected after 2.00pm on the second day.  i.e. prescriptions brought in on Tuesday will be ready to collect after 2.00pm on Thursday, prescriptions brought in on Friday will be available to collect after 2.00pm on Tuesday.

The practice takes part in a repeat prescription collection service.  All the local chemists are involved.  You choose which chemist you would like to collect your prescription. So instead of you coming to the surgery to collect your signed prescription, the chemist collects the prescription, prepares your medication and has it ready for you to pick up straight from the chemist.  Please enquire at reception if you want more details or wish to take part in the scheme.  If, however, you wish to collect your prescription from the surgery please continue to do so or if you wish to have your repeat prescription posted back to you, please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope with your repeat request.

The review date near the bottom of your repeat slip indicates when you should make a routine appointment to see the Practice Pharmacist who will then review your medication.  If your medication is solely for one of the conditions that can be dealt with by our nurses, for example, asthma, then please make an appointment with them.  This is an essential and very important requirement, if you are to continue to take your medications safely and effectively.For items that are not on repeat prescription, you are advised to make a routine appointment with the doctor, as our receptionists are not permitted to issue prescription items not on repeat.

At the moment we do not take repeat prescription requests over the telephone.

Online Prescribing System (EMIS Access)

All patients applying for online prescribing are now being registered with the EMIS access service. We believe this will be more reliable and offer a better service to patients.