Changes to the Repeat Prescription Service

You can no longer collect your repeat prescriptions from your GP surgery on a Saturday morning.

How to obtain a repeat prescription:

• Make a request to your GP surgery in good time – prescriptions will usually be ready 2-3 working days after you order them
• Order the items you need by name – use the re-order slip if you have one
• Only order the medicines you need. Tell the surgery if there are items that you no longer take
• Many pharmacies are able to collect your prescription from the surgery after you have ordered it – you can then simply collect the medicines from the pharmacy. Ask your pharmacy for information about this service
• Alternatively you can collect the prescription yourself during the surgery’s normal opening hours.