Prescriptions

Ordering repeat prescriptions

The simplest and quickest way to order your repeat medication is to use the NHS App.  This links directly to your record at the Practice to show you all your repeat medicines and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.

You can also:

• phone us on 01706 335360, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6.30pm, select option 2 to order and review your medication
• fill out a printed slip attached to your last prescription or complete a repeat prescriptions request form from reception and drop in the letterbox near the waiting room door
• E Mail: lscicb-el.prescriptionswmp@nhs.net 

Collecting your prescription

You can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 2 to 5 working days after you have ordered it. Your pharmacy may send a text message to confirm it is ready.

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 NHS App
• at your GP practice
• at any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions

If you would like your prescription to be delivered to your home, please contact your nominated pharmacy to arrange this.

Questions about your prescription

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.
• Go to Medicines A to Z (nhs.uk)

If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription:
• phone us on 01706 335360 and select option 2.

Medication reviews

If you have a repeat prescription, we will review these on a regular basis and may ask you to book in for a review. If you fail to attend for a requested review appointment we may restrict your medication for safety reasons.

Electronic prescriptions service (EPS)

EPS is replacing the need for most paper prescriptions, working towards a paper free NHS. EPS allows prescribers to send prescriptions electronically to a dispenser (such as a pharmacy) of the patient's choice. This makes the prescribing and dispensing process more efficient and convenient for patients and staff. 

Electronic repeat dispensing (eRD) service

This service could help you if you regularly get a prescription for the same medication. Your doctor will give your pharmacy permission to dispense a series of prescriptions for you. This means you do not need to arrange repeat prescriptions, you can just go to your pharmacy to collect your medication when you need it.

For more information on electronic prescriptions please click here

What to do with old medicines

Take it to the pharmacy you got it from. Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet. We are able to accept fully sealed sharps bins.

Prescription Changes

We regularly review the medicines available to us and from time to time switch these over to newer or more environmentally friendly products. If this effects you will will notify you of any changes.

Further informaton on current switches is available here.

Over The Counter Medicines

We will not generally give you a prescription for over the counter medicines for a range of minor health concerns. Instead, over the counter medicines are available  to buy in a pharmacy or supermarket in your  local community. The team of health professionals at your local pharmacy can offer help and clinical advice to manage minor health concerns and if your symptoms suggest it’s more serious, they’ll  ensure you get the care you need. 

This means that instead of receiving prescriptions for short term conditions (e.g. for paracetamol or ibuprofen), patients will be encouraged to self care and buy these from their own local Pharmacy or Supermarket.

Foe more information on self care please visit Lancashire & South Cumbria ICB self care page