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.

At Swanson Medical Centre we can provide phone/portal prescriptions for regular medication for up to six months. Please give at least 24 hours notice for phone/portal prescriptions and tell us the pharmacy name where we can send it electronically.

There is a charge of $15 for adults' prescriptions and $10 for children.