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Take all unwanted and out of date medicines back to the pharmacy
