Prescriptions

Repeat Prescriptions

If you take regular medication, your doctor can set it up on repeat so you can order more without booking an appointment each time.

Important:  Please order your medicines at least 12 working days before they run out.

Prescription bags

How to Order Your Medicines

Ordering online is the fastest and easiest method.

Please Note: We do not take prescription requests over the phone. This prevents errors and keeps phone lines free for urgent medical calls.

How to Register for Online Services

Using an app or website is the quickest way to request your medicine and keeps a record of your regular items.

Learn more about how to register for and use online services.

Medication Reviews

You must have your medicines checked at least once a year to make sure they are still safe and working well for you. A doctor, nurse, or clinical pharmacist can do this in person or over the phone.

During a review, you may need:

  • A blood pressure check
  • A blood test
  • Height and weight checks

How to book a review or ask a medication question:

  • Submit an online request using eConsult or 
  • Call the surgery on 01297 445777 or 01297 560872.

Questions About Your Medicines

Our Practice Clinical Pharmacists carry out medication reviews. They check your medicines to make sure they are safe and working well for you.

You can also talk to your local high street pharmacist if you miss a dose or feel unwell after taking your medicine..

To ask a question or request a review with our team:

Helpful Medication Information

Electronic Prescribing Service (EPS)

We send all prescriptions straight to your chosen pharmacy electronically. You do not need to collect a paper slip from the surgery.

Safe Disposal of Medicines and Needles
  • Take any old, leftover, or expired medicines to a chemist. Never throw them into your household rubbish bin.
  • Let our Reception team know if you stop taking a medicine so we can update your records.
  • Needle bins (sharps boxes): Write the date and your signature on the box when you first open it, and do it again when you close it to bring it back to the surgery.
Prescription Fees and Free Prescriptions

Many people in England get free prescriptions. You might get them for free if:

  • You are younger than 16 or older than 60
  • You get certain types of government help or benefits
  • You have certain health conditions.

Check if you are entitled to free prescriptions on NHS.uk

If you do have to pay for your medicines, you can buy a special certificate to save money:

Want to know more about the medication you have been prescribed?

Find out how your medicine works, how to take it and possible side effects.

Visit the Medicines A to Z on the NHS website here.

Page last reviewed: 18 October 2026
Page created: 14 October 2026