Prescriptions

⚠️ Important Update – Prescription Requests

From 31st March 2026, we will no longer accept prescription requests via email.

To order repeat prescriptions quickly and safely, please sign up for the NHS App.

Why use the NHS App?

✅ Order repeat prescriptions anytime, anywhere
✅ Track requests and receive updates
✅ Link directly to your medical records
✅ View your current medications

📲 Sign up today and manage your prescriptions easily and securely.

📱 NHS App: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/


💊 Repeat Prescriptions

The NHS App is the quickest and easiest way to request repeat prescriptions.

Other Prescription Information

  • Prescriptions are prepared daily

  • Requests must be received by 5:30 pm

  • Ready for collection 48 hours later, after 3:00 pm

📮 You can also:

  • Drop requests off at Reception

  • Post them to the surgery

  • Include a stamped, addressed envelope for postal return


 

🔁 Repeat Dispensing

Repeat Dispensing lets patients on regular medications receive multiple prescriptions at once from the pharmacy.

✅ Convenient – your pharmacy can supply medicines automatically
✅ Saves time – fewer trips to the surgery
✅ Helps manage long-term conditions

Ask your GP or pharmacist if Repeat Dispensing is suitable for you.


📞 Housebound Patients or Those Over 75

If you are housebound or over 75, you can request prescriptions by phone:
🕑 Call 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Monday–Friday

Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 2nd October, 2025