Prescriptions

Everything you need to know about your medications

How To Nominate a Pharmacy

• Online – the easiest way to nominate a pharmacy is online, using NHS Access
• Telephone – call 01325 380 640 between 2pm and 4pm, Monday to Thursday
• In Person – pop into the surgery and speak with a receptionist

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Prescription Types

• Acute Prescriptions – anything issued by the surgery that is not intended to be continued long-term, including antibiotics or a short course of painkillers. They are not added to your repeat prescription list
• Repeat Prescriptions – prescriptions added to a “repeat list” which is kept on your medical record. This allows you to request these medications each month without needing to speak to a doctor. Typically this will include medications such as blood pressure tablets or inhalers

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How To Request a Repeat Prescription

• Online – the quickest and easiest way to request a prescription is online using Online Services
• Telephone – call 01325 380 640 between 2pm and 4pm, Monday to Thursday

Requests for medications which are not on your repeat medication list may require you to speak with a clinician, or may be rejected.

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Medication Reviews and Queries

We carry out an annual review of your medications during the month of your birth. During your review, we aim to:

• Ensure you understand what each of your medications is for
• Allow us to answer your queries about your medications
• Check that you are still taking all of the medications you are prescribed
• Ensure your medications are still working and appropriate
• Ensure any monitoring needs, such as blood tests or blood pressure, are up to date
• Stop medications that are available over the counter, as per NHS guidance

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