All our repeat
prescriptions are on computer and you will be given a request slip
listing medications you are allowed to order without seeing a doctor.
Requests can be made by ticking which items you require and handing the
slip into the prescription desk, or sending it in by post with a stamped
addressed envelope. You can also request your repeat prescription from
this site. You will be allowed to do this until you reach your
medication review date as shown on the repeat prescription slip. At this
point you will need to have your medication reviewed by your doctor so
please make an appointment at this point. Please be
careful about dosage of the drugs, check on your repeat prescription
slip. Also note you will not be allowed to request drugs which are not
on your repeat prescription. You will be dispensed your usual quantity
of drugs as shown on your repeat prescription.
The standard amount of medication dispensed is for 2 months.
Occasionally, your doctor may decide for safety reasons that only 1
month of medications are issued. Patients that have difficulty knowing
how to take their tablets can discuss this with their pharmacist.
Understanding your prescription:
Click here for an
explanation of your prescription:
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Prescription charges
The current cost of a prescription is
£6.75. You may be exempt depending on your circumstances. You can buy a
prepayment certificate lasting 4 months or lasting 1
year, around £90+. Useful if you have a number of regular items and are not
exempt from charges as all your prescriptions would be free with the
certificate. Get more information and apply on-line at
Prescription Exemptions Follow the link halfway down the page for
details on how to apply.
There is considerable wastage of NHS
resources every year because of unnecessary requests for more medication.
Please only request medication that you are actually using and need and
avoid hoarding. Do discuss your medication at anytime with your
pharmacist, nurse or doctor if you are uncertain about whether you do need
it.
Telephone
requests for repeat prescriptions can no longer be accepted by the
practice
There are 3 local chemists which will collect the
prescriptions from the surgery on a daily basis these include
The
Surgery Pharmacy Whittucks Road Tel 0117 967 3349
Shaunak's Chemist Hanham High Street Tel 0117 967 3327
Ellacombe Road Pharmacy Tel 0117 932 2293
Alternatively you can collect the prescription from the front reception
desk during working hours
Please allow 2 working days for all repeat prescriptions,
longer if they are being collected by chemists which do not offer a
daily prescription collection.
NOTE: This service is for your convenience,
however the information is not encrypted and so we cannot absolutely
guarantee its security. Therefore if this is of particular concern you
may wish to order your medication in the usual way.
