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HOW DO I....?
...Obtain A Repeat Prescription?
If you need to take tablets or medicines regularly, your doctor may suggest that you be issued with repeat prescriptions. This will be authorised by your GP who will issue you with a repeat prescription request slip from the computer.
When you require a new supply, please send this slip to the surgery, clearly indicating which items you require.
It is advisable for you to request your repeat prescription at least one week before it is needed (do not wait until you are running out of your medication). However, prescriptions will normally be available 48 hours after the request is received (weekends and Bank Holidays are not classed as working days).
We will accept postal requests for repeat prescriptions and will be happy to post them back to you, providing you have enclosed a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Once again, please allow a reasonable amount of time to take postal delays into account.
We also encourage patients to utilise the prescription collection services offered
by many local chemists and the receptionists will be able to provide details
of the chemists offering this service but they are unable to make recommendations.
Patients utilising a collection service operated by a local chemist should allow
additional time for their prescription to be processed and dispensed. If it is
more convenient, you can deliver your repeat prescription request by hand. There
is no need for you to queue at the reception desk: simply place your completed
request slip in the box provided for this purpose, which is located in the railings
of the front porch area. You can either call to collect your prescription from
the reception desk at the appropriate time, or we will post it to you if a stamped,
self-addressed envelope has been enclosed.
Please avoid requesting repeat prescriptions
by letter, on odd scraps of paper as this causes confusion and can lead to mistakes
being made.
Always use your
current computerised prescription request slip.
We may be unable to issue your
prescription if the request prescription slip has been altered or additional
items have been added by hand.
Prescriptions requested without
a repeat prescription request form will take longer to process. We appreciate
your co-operation regarding this matter.
You can also order your repeat prescription
via our website www.lyndhurstroadsurgery.co.uk or by sending an email to scripts.lyndhurst@nhs.net.
Please ensure that you take the details of all medication required from your
repeat prescription request slip.
The reception staff are always on
hand to assist you with any queries you may have regarding the system. However,
it should be noted that they are unable to make any alterations, whatsoever,
to your repeat medication.
We regret WE ARE UNABLE
TO TAKE PRESCRIPTION REQUESTS BY TELEPHONE as the lines must be kept free for more urgent
calls and WE ARE UNABLE TO FAX PRESCRIPTIONS TO CHEMISTS.
REQUESTS SUBMITTED AFTER 12.00 NOON WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL THE FOLLOWING DAY, THEREFORE, PLEASE ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME BEFORE COLLECTING YOUR PRESCRIPTION.
Alternatively you can now order repeat prescriptions online using the form below
