Repeat Prescriptions
Each GP surgery or primary care practice will have its own procedure for repeat prescribing but the following rules are common to most, if not all. Patients who are well-known to the practice who have a stable condition like asthma, hypertension or diabetes could be allowed to get a repeat prescription for up to six months. Repeat prescriptions are never given to patients who are not known to the practice and there is probably a blanket ban on repeats for narcotics and other drugs that could be misused as doctors are expected to monitor these drugs carefully.
Please ring or email us - it is very useful if you are very specific about which medications you require. If you can give us 2 hours' notice you will be able to pick up the prescription that day - we generally write repeat prescriptions at the start of the day and at lunchtime. For some conditions the Dr needs to see you regularly so a consultation is required. Cost is $18.00 or $23.00 if prescription is faxed, emailed or posted. Our staff will take your call and will ring you back.