Prescriptions
You can order repeat prescriptions online using your NHS account or Accurx — quickly and without needing to call the surgery. Please allow 3 to 5 working days before collecting from your pharmacy.
Ordering Repeat Prescriptions
The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:
- Using your NHS account
- Using the GP online system: Accurx
These accounts show you all your repeat medicines and dosages and you can choose the ones you need.
You can also:
- Bring the paper form to the surgery, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 6:30pm
We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone or by email.
Collecting Your Prescription
You can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 3 to 5 working days after you have ordered it.
You will need to choose a pharmacy to collect your prescription from. We call this nominating a pharmacy.
You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time:
- On the app or website where you order repeat prescriptions
- At your GP practice
- At any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions
Questions About Your Prescription
If you have questions about your medicine, your local pharmacist can answer these. They can also answer questions on medicines you can buy without a prescription.
The NHS website has information on how your medicine works, how and when to take it, possible side effects and answers to your common questions.
Go to Medicines A to Z →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.
Medication reviews help ensure your treatment is still the most appropriate for your needs. Please attend when invited — it helps us keep your prescriptions up to date and safe.
Prescription Charges
Most people in England pay a standard charge for each prescription item. Some people are exempt from charges, including those on certain benefits, those with certain medical conditions, and those aged under 16 or over 60.
Find out more about prescription charges →What to Do With Old Medicines
Take old or unwanted medicines to the pharmacy you got them from, or bring them in to the surgery.
Do not put medicines in your household bin or flush them down the toilet. This can be harmful to the environment.
About Pharmacists
As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses, including:
- Coughs
- Colds
- Sore throats
- Tummy trouble
- Aches and pains
Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment. Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.
Find a pharmacy →Did you know? Under the NHS Pharmacy First scheme, pharmacists can now treat a range of conditions — including sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites and more — without you needing a GP appointment. Find out more about Pharmacy First →
NHS pharmacy clinical services — your local pharmacy also offers the Blood Pressure Check Service and Pharmacy Contraception Service. Visit communitypharmacy.org.uk to find out more about the full range of NHS clinical services available at pharmacies near you.
Related Pages
Test Results
Find out how to access your blood test and other results online or by phone.
Test Results →Think Pharmacy First
Many conditions can now be treated directly by your pharmacist without a GP appointment.
Pharmacy First →Online Services
Order prescriptions and manage your health online via the NHS App or Accurx.
Online Services →