Prescriptions

The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:

• using your NHS account (through the NHS website or in the NHS App)
• using the GP online system: AskMyGP 

You can also call the practice to request this 

Please note, only medication that is prescribed by the GP or clinician as repeat medication is available to order. If you require something that is not available please submit a request through the AskMyGP online system or contact reception.

We will try to have your prescription ready ASAP however you should expect to be able to collect your prescription 24-48 hours after you have ordered it. If for any reason you need this earlier you should specify this at the time of request and whilst we will do our best to accommodate you. We are not an unscheduled care service so we may not have a clinician on hand to sign your prescription then and there.

You can usually collect your prescription 3 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 the surgery 
• at any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions
• by contacting reception

If you have questions about your medicine, your local pharmacists 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.

Medicines A to Z - NHS

If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription please submit an AskMyGP consult a clinician form.

When your repeat medication is first issued the GP will authorise this medication for a certain length of time. Once you have exceeded the amount of issues that the GP has authorised you will be asked to book a consultation for a medication review; this could involve a series of questions (so can be done over the phone) or it could involve a more medical examination (i.e. blood pressure checks, blood tests etc).

It is vitally important that you have continual medication reviews when necessary with the GP/nurse. This will ensure your health and well being whilst you are taking the medicine and it will allow the GP to monitor your symptoms to ensure you are on the best care plan.  Whilst Blackfriars will do everything we can to ensure your medication review goes ahead, in extreme cases you could have your medication refused if you do not attend your medication review.