Prescriptions

The easiest way to order repeat prescriptions is by:

• using your NHS account (through the NHS website or in the NHS App)

These accounts show you all your repeat medicine and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.

You can also:

• bring the paper form to the surgery, Monday to Friday from 8am

We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone.

You can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 3 to 5 working days after you have ordered it.

You will need to choose a pharmacy to collect your prescription from. We call this nominating a pharmacy.

You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time:

• on the app or website where you order repeat prescriptions
• at your GP practice
• at any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions

The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is an NHS service. It gives you the chance to change how your GP sends your prescription to the place you choose to get your medicines or appliances from.

What does this mean for you?

You will have more choice about where to get your medicines from because they can be collected from a pharmacy near to where you live, work or shop.

For further information on:

• Choosing a pharmacy or other dispenser
• Cancelling or changing your choice of pharmacist or dispenser
• What can I do if I'm unhappy with the process?

Go to Prescriptions - NHS (www.nhs.uk).

If you have questions about your medicine, your local pharmacists can answer these. They can also answer questions on medicines you can buy without a prescription.

The NHS website has information on how your medicine works, how and when to take it, possible side effects and answers to your common questions.

• Go to Medicines A to Z (nhs.uk)

You can also access this information through the NHS App. Click Services > Browse NHS medicines information

If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription, please call us on 01326 210090

If you have a repeat prescription, we may ask you to come in for a regular review. We will be in touch when you need to come in for a review.

Find out more about prescription charges (nhs.uk).

Take it to the pharmacy you got it from. Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.

As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:

• Mild skin conditions (acne, eczema, psoriasis, impetigo & athlete's foot)
• Coughs, colds, nasal congestion & sore throats
• Burises, sunburn & minor burns/scalds
• Constipation & piles
• Hay fever, dry eyes & allergies (rahses, bites & stings)
• Aches & pains (earache, headache, migraine, back pain & toothache)
• Vomitting, heartburn, indigestion, diarrhoea & threadworms
• Period pain, thrush & cystitis
• Head lice
• Conjunvtivitis, cold sores & mouth ulcers
• Warts & verrucas
• Nappy rash & teething
• Erectile Dysfunction (Sildenafil, Tadalaafil, Vardnafil)
• Malaria
• Salbutamol for diagnosed adults
• Emergency Contraception
• Period Delay
• Hair Loss

They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.

• Find a pharmacy (nhs.uk)

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.