If the doctor has commenced you on a repeat medication, details of this will appear on your re-order form (the right hand section of the prescription). This will enable you to obtain your regular medications without having to see the doctor each time. Please be aware that some regular medications may not be added to your repeat list in order to allow the doctor to monitor their use more closely (typically controlled drugs, contraceptives and anti-depressants). The doctors also review your medication list periodically and this may result in an invite to discuss your medications with one of the GPs, nurses or practice pharmacist.

Repeat prescriptions cannot be taken over the telephone, they can be requested via our online prescription service (see below) or in person using your prescription re-order form or the practice repeat prescription request form (link below).  This can then be submitted to the surgery in person, by post or by fax.

A request for medication that is not on your repeat re-order form may take longer to process.

For reasons of accuracy and confidentiality we will not accept any requests for any medications by phone.

We would ask you not to arrange a GP appointment to order repeat medications, unless you need to discuss the medication(s) you are on.

Please note we require a minimum of 48 hours notice for any prescription request.

Patients can download our repeat prescription request form below and hand it into the surgery to order more medication.

Repeat Prescription Request Form

It is easier and quicker to manage repeat prescriptions via our online service.

This method is only for medications shown on your repeat re-order form.

To register - bring a form of photo ID (eg passport/drivers licence) and a personal email address with you to the surgery and a member of the admin team will set up the registration process.

Prescriptions can be collected from the surgery or can be sent directly to one of the local pharmacies.

You should allow at least 48 hours for your request to be processed and allow an extra 24 hours if you are collecting your medication directly from your nominated pharmacy.

If you wish your prescription to be posted to you, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope and allow at least 5 working days.

 Please ensure you order all your medications in good time.  

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)

It can sometimes be challenging sourcing medication from a local pharmacy for a variety of reasons.  Sometimes, stock may be low or there may be a manufacturing issue with certain medication.  To assist patients further, patients can click HERE to check if any other pharmacies have stock of their medication.

Please note, although we provide the above link for patient use, we do not endorse the use of any pharmacy and patients are welcome to use any pharmacy.  The above link is provided as an additional means to assist patients seeking medication which may be out of stock at their local pharmacy.

If you have a repeat prescription, we may ask you to come in for a regular review. We will be in touch if the GP requests this. 

Take it to the pharmacy you got it from and they will dispose of it in the correct manner.  Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.

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 Inform)

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.

Grove Health Centre does NOT prescribe Diazepam outside of its terms of license. This includes as a sedative for fear of flying or medical procedures under specialist care. This policy decision has been made by the GP partners and is adhered to by all prescribers working across the practice.

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Prescription requests for sedation for dental appointments

GPs should not be contacted regarding sedation requests prior to seeing a Dentist. If a Dentist feels you as their patient requires sedation, then they will prescribe the appropriate medication for you.