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Prescriptions
Please follow the guidelines and choose the right option for you.
Ordering a repeat prescription
Please allow us 48 hours (two working days), to process your prescription request.
We do not accept repeat prescription requests over the phone.
Any items not already on repeat prescription must be authorised by a doctor when requested. It is at the doctors discretion if this request is approved.
When you order a prescription online, you can have it sent electronically to a pharmacy of your choice. This is called a nomination.
The NHS app
Order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App or NHS website, and have them sent to a pharmacy of your choice.
Use online services
The easiest way to order your prescription is by using our online services.
Order a repeat prescription using online services
In person
You can order in person by returning the right-hand half of a previous prescription for the required medications.
Or, you can submit a handwritten request. You may also write out an order for someone else. You must include the patient's name, date of birth and requested medication.
Important
Acute prescriptions
If you need a prescription which is not on repeat, you may contact the practice with a request.
The request will be assessed by a clinician withing 48 working hours.
Please remember that we will not issue prescriptions for antibiotics by request.
Antibiotics prescription
Antibiotics usually require medical assessment as they do not work for viral infections.
Unnecessary antibiotics lead to resistance of microbes. Your doctor will decide if antibiotics are appropriate.
When will your repeat prescription be ready
| Handed in | Collect on |
|---|---|
| Monday before 12pm | Wednesaday after 12pm |
| Monday after 12pm | Thursday before 12pm |
| Tuesday before 12pm | Thursday after 12pm |
| Tuesday after 12pm | Friday before 12pm |
| Wednesday before 12pm | Friday after 12pm |
| Wednesday after 12pm | Monday before 12pm |
| Thursday before 12pm | Monday after 12pm |
| Thursday after 12pm | Tuesday before 12pm |
| Friday before 12pm | Tuesday after 12pm |
| Friday after 12pm | Wednesday before 12pm |
Questions about your prescription
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.
If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription, please contact us online or call us on 0161 320 8788.
Further prescriptions information
Prescriptions charges
Medication reviews
If you have a repeat prescription, we may ask you to come in for a regular review. We will be in touch when you need to come in for a review.
What to do with old medicines
Take it to the pharmacy you got it from. Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.
About pharmacists
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.
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.