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.
How to order a repeat prescription:
· Regular medication can be requested through the patient portal - The Doctors App
· Phone the medical centre and request your medication with the Receptionist.
· Send us an email with the medication needed –
Prescriptions can be collected from our reception or sent directly to the pharmacy.
If you are wanting your prescription sent to a pharmacy, we must have the full and correct name of the pharmacy.
24 hours notice is required for a prescription to be processed.
Cost - $23.00 per prescription - collect or sent to the pharmacy.
Urgent prescriptions will incur additional fees.
Please note:
· Prescription requests are at the discretion of the doctor and you may be asked to book an appointment to see your GP if a repeat prescription is not appropriate.
· If money is owing on your account, we ask that you settle this prior to requesting a repeat prescription. However, we do understand there maybe circumstances where this is not possible, so please call us and we can discuss the options with you.