Prescriptions

Ordering repeat 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 (Patient Access) via the link at the top of this page

These accounts show you all your repeat medicine and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.

We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone or email.

Please allow 2 working days before coming to pick up your prescription (excludes weekends and bank holidays)

Medications that are not present, requested too early or have been altered on the repeat prescription cannot be issued by the reception staff and must be reviewed by a GP. This may cause some delay to the issue of the prescription. 

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Electronic Prescribing Service

This practice is set up for the electronic prescription service.

This means that for most patients we can send your prescription to your chosen chemist directly saving you having to come down to the surgery.

To get your prescription sent to your chosen pharmacy you will have to ask reception to sign up.

For more information about electronic prescribing services.

Medication Reviews

All repeat medications require a minimum of an annual review and the Practice uses birthdays as the reminder date on the prescription.

Chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, thyroid conditions, diabetes, epilepsy, asthma and COPD, heart disease and circulatory problems (such as peripheral vascular disease or stroke) are managed by the Practice nursing team initially, please arrange an appointment via reception stating the condition as appointment times vary depending on this.

Patients with diabetes and high blood pressure are invited twice a year by the Practice for their reviews.

Questions about your prescription

If you have questions about your medicine, you can contact the Practice on 0161 490 2293 or your local pharmacists may be able to answer these. Your local pharmacist 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.

If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription:

  • phone our pharmacist after 10am.

Prescription charges

Find out more about prescription charges (nhs.uk).

What to do with old medicines

Take it to the pharmacy you got it from or bring it in to the surgery. Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.

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.

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.

Early requests for medication

Early requests are only permitted in exceptional circumstances e.g. if due to go on holiday. 
 
Please note evidence of travel will need to be produced.
 
Medication required for a pre-existing condition will be provided in sufficient quantity to cover the outbound journey.
 
The Practice is not obliged to provide medication to cover the full period of time away from the UK. The practice can only supply a maximum of 3 months medication in these circumstances as, under legislation, the NHS’s duty of care regarding prescribing ends when a patient has been absent, or intends to be away from the United Kingdom, for a period of more than 3 months.
 
If a patient is going abroad for more than three months, they are entitled to a sufficient supply (no more than 1 month) to get to the destination where they should register with a local doctor for continuing supply; this may need to be paid for by the patient.
 
Requests for medicines that are required for travel ‘just in case’ of illnesses contracted, for example travel sickness tablets and diarrhoea treatments, cannot be prescribed. Please buy items locally over the counter prior to travel. Prophylactic antibiotics can not be prescribed (even on a private prescription) due to the lack of confirmed diagnosis, risk of inappropriate use and increasing antibiotic resistance. The Department of Health has issued guidance that medication for malaria prophylaxis can not be supplied at NHS expense. 

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Page last reviewed: 27 November 2025
Page created: 24 November 2023