Prescriptions
We are a small rural Practice, and dispense to most of our patients. We follow the guidance of our PCT’s pharmaceutical adviser and dispense 28 day’s supply for nearly all repeat prescriptions. When re-ordering please tick the items you require on the computer slip and put the slip in the box on the counter next to the dispensary. Alternatively, telephone your request to 01526 869806, and leave a message
Your medicines will usually be ready for collection in 2 working days.
At Xmas , Easter & Bank Holidays please allow longer
The Dispensary is open Monday to Friday 08.30—12.30 & 13.30—18.00
Each year we dispense thousands of items to our patients by way of prescription medicine. This costs a great deal of money, the majority of which is handed over by YOU, the taxpayer. Actual prescription fees cover only a fraction of the cost of the drugs prescribed.
Experience has shown that many of the drugs dispensed are never actually taken by the patient. This not only costs £000’s, but in today’s economic climate may mean that a patient in real need of treatment may not get it because the money is not there to pay for it.
With this in mind, we thought that it might be useful to have some points for you to consider when ordering your next repeat prescription
DO keep an eye on the number of tablets you have left, and only re-order when this is reduced to an 8 day supply. Remember also that it will take the dispensary 2 working days to get your medicine ready
DON’T order tablets that you don’t need anymore—cross them off your repeat request slip and we will remove them from our computer records.
DISPOSE of old medicine sensibly
DON’T expect more than a 28 day supply of tablets etc. This is the standard amount we supply.
Emergency Medication
If you require emergency medication out of hours, then telephone 0844 412 0050, and follow the prompts to contact the out of hours Doctor. Alternatively you could contact NHS Direct on 0845 4647