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Repeat Prescriptions
Ordering a Repeat Prescription
Please follow the guidelines and choose the right option for you.
- Please allow us 72 hours (three working days), to process your prescription request.
- We issue 2 months' worth of drugs at each prescription for most long-term medications.
- We synchronise prescriptions, so that you get the whole supply every 2 months, rather than requesting different drugs every other week.
- We do not accept repeat prescription requests over the phone.
When you order a prescription online, you can have it sent electronically to a pharmacy of your choice. This is called a nomination.
Your Local Pharmacy
Pharmacy Ordering
Your pharmacy can also order your medication on your behalf. This saves you time and unnecessary visits to the Practice. Please contact the Pharmacy of your choice for more information if you wish to use this service.
About pharmacists
As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:
- coughs
- colds
- sore throats
- tummy trouble
- aches and pains
They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.
The NHS App
Order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App or NHS website, and have them sent to a pharmacy of your choice.
Use Online Services
The easiest way to order your prescription is by using our online services.
In Person
By dropping the repeat prescription slip into the post box just inside the surgery entrance.
Please make sure that you have ticked the boxes of all drugs needed.
By Post
Post your request into the surgery.
If you enclose a stamped addressed envelope we will post the prescription back to you.
Please give 2 weeks for the Hackney post.
Medication Reviews
When you order your repeat prescriptions, we take the opportunity to review your medical problems.
This means, every so often, you may be requested to visit the Doctor or Nurse for a review appointment or to have a blood test.
If you request a new drug or a change in dosage of your medication, you will probably be asked to come and see the doctor for a medication review.
Medication Queries
Please get in touch with the surgery to raise a query about your medication.
Repeat Contraception
If you are ordering a repeat prescription for your contraceptive pill, patch or ring, you will need to complete a self assessment form.
You may either email the form to us with your request, or hand it in at reception.
Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions
Extensive exemption and remission arrangements protect those likely to have difficulty in paying charges (NHS prescription and dental charges, optical and hospital travel costs).
The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.
When going abroad you can take your NHS medications with you.
Please visit the NHS website for the latest Prescription Charges
These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.
Further Information
Electronic Prescription Service
The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) sends electronic prescriptions from GP surgeries to pharmacies. Eventually EPS will remove the need for most paper prescriptions.
Electronic Repeat Dispensing
Learn about the benefits of Electronic Repeat Dispensing and how to set it up.