There are various methods of ordering your repeat prescriptions as follows:

Telephone:

Between 11:00am – 2:00 pm daily

Wednesdays (half day) between 11:00am – 1:00 pm.

Fax:  

Anytime No:  01254 282794

By Letter:

Please enclose SAE with request

Post Box in reception:

Please indicated the items required by marking right side of prescription or write each item clearly including your name and date of birth

E-mail address:

‘[email protected]’

PLEASE ALLOW 48 HOURS FROM REQUEST FOR SIGNED PRESCRIPTIONS TO BE COLLECTED

LOCAL PHARMACIST

If you are housebound and unable to attend the surgery, your local pharmacy will   arrange a collection and delivery service for your repeat prescriptions.   Just ask.

Also, your local pharmacist will be able to give you free advice at any time – you don’t need an appointment.

Remember you can treat many minor ailments such as colds, coughs and indigestion by keeping a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home.  We suggest you keep the    following:

– Paracetamol and aspirin (children under 16 and people with asthma should not take aspirin)

– Mild laxatives

– Anti-diarrhoeal medicines

– Rehydration mixture

– Indigestion remedy (example, antacids)

– Travel sickness tablets

– Sunscreen – SPF 5 or higher

– Sunburn treatment (ie. Calamine)

– Tweezers and sharp scissors

– Thermometer

– Selection of plasters, non-absorbent cotton wool, elastic bandages and dressings

Remember

– Keep medicines in a secure locked place out of reach of small children

– Always read the instructions and use the suggested dose

– Watch expiry dates – don’t keep or us medicines past their sell-by date.

– Prescriptions can be ordered by EMIS ACCESS

Take all unwanted and out of date medicines back to the pharmacy