If agreed by the doctor, repeat prescriptions can be obtained without an appointment.
Ordering repeat prescriptions
The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:
– Using your NHS account (through the NHS website or in the NHS App)
Did you know you can manage repeat prescriptions in the NHS App? It’s easy to use, and, if you hit a snag, you can go to ‘Help’ in the top right-hand corner of the app or visit nhs.uk/helpmeapp. Find out more about the NHS App at: www.nhs.uk/nhsapp.
– Using our GP online system: Patient Access
To register for Patient Access you will need to bring proof of address (utility bill from within the past three months) and photo ID (Passport/photo driving licence) to the surgery reception.
Repeat prescriptions can also be ordered by:
– Handing in your request slip at reception
– Post (please enclose a Stamped Addressed Envelope)
– Handing it into one the following pharmacies:
- Boots, Urmston or Stretford 0161 748 2317/865 7062
- Reeds Chemist, Urmston 0161 748 2438
- Boots Pharmacy, Davyhulme 0161 748 3016
- Well Pharmacy 0161 748 2090/748 5472/748 1926
- Lostock Pharmacy, Stretford 0161 865 1603
- Lloyds Pharmacy, Urmston & Davyhulme 0161 748 2966/748 2199
- Urmston Pharmacy, Urmston 0161 864 3733
- Boots, Trafford Retail Park 0161 748 7836
- Malcolms Pharmacy, Urmston 0161 747 2277
- Conrans Pharmacy 0161 755 0389
- Sainsbury’s Pharmacy 0161 911 5400
Please note: to avoid any error, we cannot take prescription requests via telephone.
NHS electronic prescription services
This service allows prescriptions to be sent electronically from the surgery to your nominated pharmacy for collection. Please have a word with your chosen pharmacy or at our reception if you would like to use this service.
Medication review
Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications and notification should appear on your repeat slip. Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.
Collecting prescriptions
Please allow two full working days for prescriptions to be processed. Due to the high volume of prescriptions we are unable to contact patients to let them know their prescription is ready for collection.
NHS Prescription Charges/Exemptions
These charges apply in England only. For information about prescription exemptions please visit the NHS website
Minor Ailments Service
Our local chemists offer a Minor Ailments Scheme which enables patients to get some medications without prescription. Please click here to see details of medications available over the counter.
Recent Prescribing Guidance
In March 2018 NHS England published new prescribing guidance covering 35 minor, short term health conditions which are either self-limiting or suitable for self-care. A ‘self-limiting’ condition does not require any medical advice or treatment as it will usually clear up on its own (such as sore throats, coughs, colds and viruses) and a ‘minor illness that is suitable for self-care’ can be treated with items that can be purchased over the counter from a pharmacy. The new guidance from NHS England recommends that GPs no longer prescribe medicines that are readily available over the counter at pharmacies. Please click here for further details.
