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Repeat prescriptions

To order a repeat prescription

You can order and track repeat prescriptions through your NHS account on the NHS website or in the NHS App.

You can use the repeat order form that came with your last prescription. Just leave it at the surgery or send it to us by post.

We usually need 3 days to get your prescription ready after we receive your order.

You can also use your NHS account to check the progress of your prescription.

Please only ask for a repeat prescription if you have less than 7 days of medicine left.

If you want us to post your prescription to you, please give us a stamped envelope with your name and address on it.

If you order repeat prescriptions on behalf of someone else, please contact us to discuss setting up online proxy access.

Find out more about registering for online services.

 

Electronic prescriptions service (EPS)

If you get regular prescriptions or are already using a prescription collection service (where a pharmacy collects prescriptions from your GP practice for you) then choosing a pharmacy to dispense all your prescriptions may save you time by avoiding unnecessary trips to your GP.

You will still order your repeat prescriptions in the same way as you do now, but your prescriptions will be sent electronically to the pharmacy or dispenser of your choice.

You will not have to collect a paper repeat prescription from your GP practice.

You can nominate a pharmacy, or change your nominated pharmacy, using your NHS account on the NHS website or NHS App.

The NHS website contains further information on EPS.

 

Medication reviews

We have a duty to review your health and medicines regularly. We will let you know if you need to make an appointment for a medication review with either a practice nurse or your doctor.

If you need urgent advice about your medication outside our surgery hours, please call NHS 111.

 

NHS prescription charges and exemptions

The NHS website provides information on prescription charges and exemption criteria.

Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 4th December, 2025