Ordering repeat prescriptions
The easiest way to order repeat prescriptions is:
- using the GP online system: Patient Access
This account shows you all your repeat medicine and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.
You can also:
- use an online form to request a prescription
- fill out a repeat prescriptions request form
- bring the paper form to the surgery, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 6.30pm
We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone or email.
Collecting your prescription
Please allow two full working days (48 hours) for repeat prescriptions to be processed that are collected from the surgery.
Please allow three full working days (72 hours) for non-repeat prescriptions to be processed and repeat prescriptions which are sent to a pharmacy.
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
Acute prescriptions
Please use this online form for requesting acute medication only.
Please allow three full working days (72 hours) for acute prescriptions to be processed. Remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account.
Questions about your prescription
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.
If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription:
- call 01795 477764 – option 1 to leave a message
- email memorialmedical@nhs.net
- Fill in an online form
Medication reviews
Patients on repeat medication will be asked to speak to our clinical pharmacist at least once a year to review these regular medications. Notification should appear on your repeat slip.
Prescription charges
Find out more about prescription charges (nhs.uk).
What to do with old medicines
Take it to the pharmacy you got it from or bring it in to the surgery. Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.
About pharmacists
As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:
- coughs
- colds
- sore throats
- tummy trouble
- aches and pains
They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.
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.
