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Paxton Green Group Practice
Repeat Prescriptions
To request a repeat prescription, please click on one of the four options below.
- Please allow 72 hours (three working days) for your prescription to be prepared.
- On occasions, it may not be possible to proceed with your request and you will be requested to contact the Pharmacist or Doctor.
- Please remember, it is your responsibility to ensure you do not run out of your medication.
- We can only accept requests for prescriptions over the phone for housebound patients.
More Information About Prescriptions
How to Order a Prescription?
Order Online using the NHS App
Get your prescriptions easily with the NHS app. It's the simplest way to order and track your medications hassle-free.
Order your repeat prescription online at a time that suits you using the NHS App.
The easiest way to request your prescriptions and see when they're ready for collection at your pharmacy.
Request repeat prescriptions online
An alternative to option "1" which does not require an app or account.
In Person
You can order your repeat prescription in person by returning your prescription slip to reception.
Return the tear-off slip from your prescription, indicating which item(s) you require, or by giving us a clearly written note stating the full name and strength of the medication required and hand your prescription request into Reception or when the Practice is closed please post it in the letter box at the left of the main entrance to the Practice.
The prescription will be sent electronically to the Pharmacy and paper copies are only available in special circumstances.
Your Local Pharmacy
Some Pharmacies offer a prescription collection service from our Practice.
Pharmacy Ordering / Collection Service
Your pharmacy can also order your medication on your behalf. This saves you time and unnecessary visits to the Practice. Please contact the Pharmacy of your choice for more information if you wish to use this service.
What is a repeat prescription?
Repeat prescriptions refers to medication which your doctor has agreed can be requested on a repeat basis without you needing to see or speak to a doctor each time.
Disposal of Medicines
Please dispose of out-of-date medicines carefully. They can be returned to any pharmacy for disposal. Do not bring them to the surgery for disposal or place them in a standard domestic waste.
Ensure that your prescription drugs are stored at home out of the reach of children.
Over The Counter (OTC) medicines
In line with NHS national policy, our practice will not generally give you a prescription for over-the-counter medicines (OTC) for a range of minor health concerns, even if you qualify for free prescriptions. Instead, OTC medicines are available to buy in local pharmacies and supermarkets.