Ordering a repeat prescription

 

Order your repeat prescription online at a time that suits you.

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Problems ordering your prescription online?  

Use the Patient Access Support Centre before you call us.

 

Repeat Prescriptions

Please be aware that we will always require a minimum of 3 complete working days'notice to fulfil repeat prescription requests.

To obtain a repeat prescription please tick the box on the duplicate page of your prescription and either bring it or send it to your normal surgery.  Repeat prescriptions can be posted back to you if you provide a stamped, addressed envelope.

In order to prevent mistakes we regret we cannot accept telephone requests for repeat prescriptions.      

 

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 3 complete working days' notice  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.         

When will my repeat prescription be ready to collect?
Medications ordered

Ready to collect

not before the following
Monday Thursday
Tuesday Friday
Wednesday Monday
Thursday Tuesday
Friday Wednesday
Saturday Thursday
Sunday Thursday

Please remember that Bank Holidays are not working days and we still require 3 working days before your medication/prescription is ready to collect.

In accordance with NHS guidelines a one month supply of drugs will normally be issued.   

Prescription charges payable upon collection of your medication by card, cash or cheque.

 

Dispensary Opening Times

Dispensary services are available at Brenchley during normal reception opening hours.

 

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. We may not be able to issue your medications if your review is overdue.

Repeat Prescriptions

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