Prescriptions

Ordering a repeat prescription

Please follow the guidelines and choose the right option for you.

Please allow us 3 working days, to process your prescription request.

We do not accept repeat prescription requests over the phone.

When you order a prescription online, you can have it sent electronically to a pharmacy of your choice. This is called a nomination.

Learn how to nominate a pharmacy

The NHS app

Order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App or NHS website, and have them sent to a pharmacy of your choice.

Learn more about the NHS App

Use online services

The easiest way to order your prescription is by using our online services.

Online form

If you're not registered with our online services, you can use our online form

Order your repeat prescription via our online Repeat Prescription form. No account required.

Use our online form

In person

Hand your request in to the reception team at the surgery

By post

Post your request to the surgery. You may use the tear-off section from your previous prescription to do this or you can send a letter.

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.

View the NHS Medicines A to Z

If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription, please contact us.

Further prescriptions information

Medication reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor, advanced clinical practitioner or practice nurse to review these regular medications and notification should appear on your repeat slip.

Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.

What to do with old medicines

Take it to the pharmacy you got it from or bring it in to the surgery. Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.

28 day prescribing

NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough still recommends a 28-day interval as a standard treatment length for repeat prescriptions as this provides the best possible balance between patient convenience, good medical practice, and minimal drug wastage. This includes any controlled drugs (including oral and patches).

The possible waste generated by prescriptions that are greater than 28 day intervals is very much against the principal of safeguarding NHS resources. This is in line with national Department of Health guidance and applies to all prescribing within the ICS.

The NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 28 day policy was introduced to focus on:

  • improved patient safety
  • reducing medication wastage, particularly from stockpiled medicines or when medicines are stopped/changed
  • better co-ordination of treatment
  • supporting regular medication review and convenience
  • maintaining medication supplies at times of shortage

When collecting your prescription from the pharmacist, confirm the items you’re collecting before you make payment. The practice does not issue refunds for medications.