Prescriptions

Order Prescription

New

To request a new prescription, you will need to see a clinician, please visit our Appointments page to make an appointment or complete an online consultation.

Repeat

To order a repeat prescription please use the NHS app.

For acute medications that are not showing on the NHS app please use the online consultation tool to request.

Medication Query

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.

You can also submit a query on the online consultation tool to request.

The NHS website has information on medicines and answers to your common questions.

Nominate Pharmacy

The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is an NHS service. It allows you to have your prescription sent directly to your choice of pharmacy.

For further information on:

  • Choosing a pharmacy or other dispenser
  • Cancelling or changing your choice of pharmacist or dispenser
  • What can I do if I’m unhappy with the process?

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. This allows you to discuss issues without being overheard.

Medication Reviews

If you have a repeat prescription, we may ask you to come in for a regular review. We will be in touch when you need to come in for a review.

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.