Repeat prescriptions may be generated by any member of staff but require authorisation by Doctors and or their locum doctor.
Request should be at least a week prior to running out
Authorisation of request can take a minimum of 1 working day.
Patients with chronic conditions, receiving repeat prescriptions will be reviewed every 3-6 months [depending on the medication prescribed and/or condition], or after one repeat of prescriptions has been generated. This time period will be clearly stated in the patient’s notes.
Patients on long-term medication can order repeat prescriptions in a number of ways:
Requests are not accepted from partners, family members or friends, unless under special circumstances, with a prior arrangement /signed authority.
If a patient is overdue for a review and requests a repeat prescription, the following action will be taken: the patient will be asked to make an appointment before a new prescription will be signed, or the patient will be issued with a repeat prescription for a month only.
Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see either a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications depending on medical conditions.
Please allow at least one full working day between requesting and collecting your medication [from the chemist] taking into account weekends and public holidays. Note that not all doctors work everyday.
You can arrange for the script to be send to a pharmacy of your choice.