Repeat Prescriptions

Please allow 48 hours for your prescription to be processed.

Repeat medication can be ordered either via On line Access or by asking your nominated pharmacy to order on your behalf.

Most prescriptions can now be sent to your nominated pharmacy electronically (EPS)

Please ensure that you order your medication in good time - don't run out!  Please order a little earlier than usual if there is the likelihood you will run out over a bank holiday period.

Medication can be reordered 7-10 days in advance.

Only order what you need - there is no need to stock pile medication - you run the risk of the medication expiring before you get to use it.

EPS - Electronic Prescribing:

Ask at any pharmacy that offers EPS to add your nomination for you.

Nomination means you choose a place for the practice to electronically send your prescription to.  (You do not need a computer to use EPS)

You can change your nomination or cancel it at any time.  If you want to change your nomination to another pharmacy please discuss with the pharmacy. Please make sure you allow enough time for this to be established or you may find your prescription will be sent to the wrong pharmacy.

EPS is safe, reliable and confidential.

Structured Medication Review

We are pleased to invite you to a new service being delivered by the Clinical Pharmacist working at your GP surgery called Structured Medication Review.

Why Have a Structured Medication Review?

If you take long-term medication, it should be reviewed regularly to make sure you are getting the best out of your medicines. It is important to check that:

• Your medicines are working properly
• You are not suffering any side-effects
• You are taking the best medicines for your problems
• Also, we will ensure that any blood pressure checks, asthma reviews or blood tests that you need are up to date

Find Out More About Your Medicines

The review is an important chance for you to find out more about your medicines. You can:

• Tell a health professional how you feel about your treatment — are you happy with it?
• Understand more about what your medicines are for and how they will help your illness.
• Ask any questions about your medicines

Preparing For Your Medication Review

At your review please mention all your medicines. This includes:

• Herbal remedies and medicines you buy from your community pharmacy (chemist), health food shop or supermarket or online
• By medicines we mean: Anything you take including tablets, liquids, inhalers, creams, ointments and drops

You may want to make a list of questions. For example:

• How do my medicines work?
• Am I taking my medicines correctly?
• How do I know if they are helping me?
• Do I still need to take them?
• Why do I have to take so many tablets?
• What side-effects do they cause?