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. 

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.

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.

• Go to Medicines A to Z (nhs.uk)

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).

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.

• Find a pharmacy (nhs.uk)

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.