Prescriptions

Ordering repeat prescriptions

You can now order prescriptions via:

We do not take prescription requests over the phone.

Please Note

  • Whichever method you use; you must allow 3 working days for your prescription to be ready for collection from your pharmacy.
  • You can order repeat medication up to 2 weeks before you are due to use the last of your current supply. Please give us as much notice as possible.
  • In the event of requesting medication, which is not on your repeat medication, or if you are overdue a medication review, it may take longer than 48 hours as the relevant clinician will have to review the request.
  • In order to prescribe medication safely, the doctors may ask you to book an appointment, either face to face or in person to discuss your request. The duration of the prescription may be reduced during this time at the clinician’s discretion.
  • Orders placed on a weekend, bank holiday or in the evening are not processed until the next working day.
  • OUT OF HOURS – If you need urgent re-supply of repeat medications when the surgery is closed, please contact 111.
Nearby Pharmacists

Here is a list of our nearest pharmacies local to the practice:

R Glenton & Son Ltd – 0.6 miles

Address: 49 Welland Vale Road, Leicester, LE5 6PX – 0116 2415633

Rowlands Pharmacy – 1.1 miles

Address: 174 Ethel Road, Leicester, LE5 4WE – 0116 2734302

Asha Pharmacy – 1.6 miles

Contact: 3 The Parkway, Leicester, LE5 2BB – 0116 2743200

Medicare Pharmacy – 2.5 miles

Address: 140 St Saviours Road, Leicester, LE5 3SG – 0116 2512556

To find a local pharmacy, please visit:  Find a pharmacy – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Nomination for Electronic Prescriptions

All prescriptions will be sent electronically to a pharmacy of your choice. You can nominate a pharmacy by contacting our surgery on 01162413801 or contacting your choice of pharmacy.

Prescription charges

People in the following categories are automatically exempt from prescription charges: children under 16, under 19 and in full-time education and all patients over 60 years of age. Other exemption categories are listed on the reverse of the prescription form.

Going on your holidays

If you are planning an extended holiday, you can request more than one month’s medication.

Please Note:

  • You can receive up to 3 months of medication.
  • Inform the surgery of your holiday departure and return dates.
  • The maximum duration for issuing medication is 84 days.
  • Controlled drugs are typically supplied for 28 days, but this duration may vary depending on the specific medication.
  • A 3-month supply may be refused if monitoring, such as blood tests or blood pressure checks, is overdue.
  • You can order your normal supply of medication to cover the period up until your holiday departure date. In some cases, a scheduled reminder can be set by the practice to process the prescription for supply after your holiday.
  • If you have any questions, please contact the Surgery for further assistance.

Queries about your medication

If you have a query about your prescription/medication, you can:

  • Speak to your local pharmacy
  • Contact the surgery, we may need to book an appointment with one of our clinicians.

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