What is repeat prescribing?
Sometimes it might be necessary to give you medication for a prolonged period, or even for the rest of your life. Rather than you having to see somebody every time you need more medication we provide a repeatable prescribing service. This means the medication will be authorised so you can request it a certain number of times before we need to see you again for a review.
Patients on repeat medication will be asked to visit the practice at least once a year to review these regular medications and notification should appear on your repeat slip when this is due. Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.
How do I order my repeat prescription?
- Online – Using our Prescription Request triage.
- Using online services – use the NHS app or Patient Access.
- In person or by post – please visit our Contact page for address and opening times.
We do not accept requests for prescriptions over the telephone to help minimise mistakes occurring. Only items listed on your repeat slip can be issued. If you run out of repeats then you must see a doctor.
Please allow two full working days for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account.
Nominating a pharmacy
You can nominate a pharmacy where you want us to send your prescriptions electronically. This means you do not have to visit the practice to collect a paper prescription.
You can select or change your nominated pharmacy in the following ways.
- By telephone – please call 0161 224 1329 during our opening times.
- In person or by post – please visit our Contact page for address and opening times.
- Using online services – use the NHS app or Patient Access.
How to ask a question about your medication
- By telephone – please call 0161 224 1329 during our opening times.
- In person or by post – please visit our Contact page for address and opening times.
Medication Reviews
Patients on repeat medication will be asked to consult with a pharmacist, a doctor or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications. The notification date should appear on your repeat slip.
Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions. If you have been advised by the surgery that your medication review is due, you will need to fill out our Medication Review Form.
Prescription fees
View the cost of prescriptions and whether you are entitled to free prescriptions by visiting the NHS website:
Local Pharmacies
Pharmacists are experts in medicines who can help you with minor health concerns.
As qualified healthcare professionals, they can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, tummy trouble and aches and pains.
If symptoms suggest it’s something more serious, pharmacists have the right training to make sure you get the help you need. For example they will tell you if you need to see a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional.
All pharmacists train for 5 years in the use of medicines. They are also trained in managing minor illnesses and providing health and wellbeing advice.
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.
Use the tool below to find a pharmacy near you.