How to order a repeat prescription

 

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You can order your repeat medication through the following methods:

Please be aware that we require a minimum of 5 complete working days notice to fulfil repeat prescription requests.

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Finding and Nominating a Pharmacy

When you request a prescription online, you can have your prescription sent electronically to a nominated pharmacy of your choice.

Use the NHS Find a Pharmacy tool to locate your nearest pharmacy. 

Once you have nominated a pharmacy:

  • you will not need to collect paper prescriptions from the surgery
  • your nominated pharmacy will receive your prescriptions unless you change or remove your nominated pharmacy
  • all outstanding prescriptions you have ordered may still arrive at your current nominated pharmacy

For more information on how to nominate a Pharmacy please visit the NHS website.

 

Dispensing

  • Any patient living more than 1.6km from their nearest chemist can obtain their medicines from our dispensary at Brenchley Surgery. 
  • Other than in exceptional circumstances, we require 7 full days to fulfil repeat prescription requests. Please contact Dispensary if you need your prescription or medications more urgently. During busy periods (ie bank holidays) please make sure you give us as much notice as possible.    
  • To deal with your requests safely and efficiently please do not ask us to rush  - our staff have a strict protocol to follow and each prescription request must be reviewed by the GP before it is processed by our dispensary.    
 

When will my repeat prescription be ready to collect?

Medications ordered Ready to collect
Monday not before the following Monday
Tuesday not before the following Tuesday
Wednesday not before the following Wednesday
Thursday not before the following Thursday
Friday not before the following Friday
Saturday not before the following Friday afternoon
Sunday not before the following Friday afternoon

Please remember that Bank Holidays are not working days.

In accordance with NHS guidelines a one month supply of drugs will normally be issued. Prescription charges are payable upon collection of your medication by card or cash.

 

Dispensary Opening Times

Dispensary services are normally available at Brenchley during reception opening hours. Our dispensary is closed between 1pm and 2pm.

 

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications and notification should appear on your repeat slip.

Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.

 

Medication Queries

If you have any questions regarding your medication please contact us online.

 

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