Ordering repeat prescriptions
The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:
- Using your NHS account (through the NHS website or in the NHS App)
These accounts show you all your repeat medicine and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.
You can also:
- Email us at: kmicb.nlprescriptions@nhs.net
- Or bring the paper form to the surgery, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 6.30pm
Collecting your prescription
You can order your repeat medications up to 10 days in advance, but please ensure you allow a minimum of 3 days (excluding weekends and Bank Holidays) in order for your request to be processed in time.
- For longer Bank Holidays, such as Christmas and Easter, please ensure you give as much notice as possible (up to 10 working days).
We are a Dispensing practice which allows us to dispense medication to any registered patient that lives more than 1.6km from a pharmacy, as the crow flies or if you live in the villages of Ottinge or Etchinghill. If you fall into this category you will be able to collect your medications from the surgery.
You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time:
- on the app or website where you order repeat prescriptions
- at your GP practice
- at any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions
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.
If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription:
- phone our pharmacist after 10am on 0123 445 6678
- fill in our medication query form.
Medication reviews
If you have a repeat prescription, we may ask you to come in for a regular review. We will be in touch when you need to come in for a review.
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.