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Prescriptions
Please follow the guidelines and choose the right option for you.
Ordering a repeat prescription
Please allow us 48 hours (two 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.
The NHS app
Order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App or NHS website, and have them sent to a pharmacy of your choice.
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.
In person or by post
Tick the appropriate box on the duplicate page of your script and then hand it in or post it.
We are now sending all prescriptions electronically to Goudhurst Pharmacy unless you have informed us of your choice of another pharmacy closer to home or work, or wish to collect your prescription from the surgery. However, please allow two working days prior to collection.
Elderly or housebound patients may, by prior arrangement, telephone for repeat prescriptions, but we request that other patients do not phone, except in exceptional circumstances, as this not only blocks the phone lines, but increases the chance of a prescribing error.
Your repeat prescription slip will have a review date on it and a reminder to see the doctor or nurse will be printed on the slip as the date approaches. Please make an appointment when requested. All patients on repeat medication must be seen at least annually.
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.
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, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year 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.
Prescriptions charges
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.
About pharmacists
As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:
- coughs
- colds
- sore throats
- tummy trouble
- aches and pains
They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.
Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.
Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.