Prescriptions

Order your repeat prescription online

You will have been given a repeat prescription form with a list of your medicines with your last supply. To re-order simply tick on the form which medicines you need and where you want to collect your prescription – health centre or a specified chemist.

Put your form in the prescription box on the counter and your prescription will be ready for collection 24 hours later at the Health Centre or 48 hours later (2 working days) from the chemist.

You may also order online by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

Alternatively you can post your form to the surgery with a stamped addressed envelope and we will send you your prescription.

If you require a prescription for the weekend please ensure you have handed your re-order form in by Wednesday.

Please note we DO NOT accept requests for prescriptions by phone.

• If there are items on the list, which you no longer use, please let us know so your details are up to date.
• Please ensure you order your prescriptions on time so you do not end up running out of vital medicines.
• Please do not order medications too early or allow big stocks to build up in your house. By avoiding waste in the prescribing the NHS can use the money for patient services.
• You may be given a generic medication, this is a name change only – not a change in your actual medication

Medication to delay periods

We no longer prescribe Norethisterone, or other medications for women and girls looking to delay periods for holidays or special events.  This falls out with our core contracted work. Norethisterone is available over the counter from participating pharmacies so please contact them so they can assess your suitability for this medication.

We continue to provide a range of women’s health services and of course offer treatment for a range of menstrual problems along with contraceptive services. August 2024

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.

• Go to Medicines A to Z (nhs.uk)

Serial Medication Service (CMS)

Across Scotland the Serial Medication Service, which is often referred to as CMS, is being used to simplify the way patients get medication for long term conditions.  Patients on long term medication which is stable and doesn’t need adjustment are having their prescriptions changed to a CMS prescription. This will mean rather than having to order a prescription every 2 months your medication will be available to collect from the chemist when you need it.

Changes to your prescription

Your GP or one of the practice pharmacists will review your medication and will consider if you are suitable for a CMS prescription.  The aim of serial prescribing is to make the ordering and collection of your repeat medication easier.  The practice will send your usual pharmacy a CMS prescription and they will dispense your normal 8 week supply from it each time your repeat prescription would be due.

What this means to you:

• You will no longer need to order your regular, repeat medicines from your GP practice. When you need a repeat supply please go to your usual Pharmacy and collect your medication.
• The CMS prescription that has been issued and sent to your pharmacy lasts for up to 56 weeks. Your pharmacy will hold the prescription and issue you with a supply every 2 months.
• Each time you collect your prescription your pharmacy will tell you when your next supply will be ready for you.  After 24 or 56 weeks when your prescription is finished, the Pharmacy will request a new one for you from your GP.
• If we need to stop or if there are changes made to your prescription, the surgery will contact you and your usual Pharmacy.
• You may have medicines which are taken “as required”, please note they will not be issued automatically but should be requested separately when needed.
• If the practice contacts you to have your treatment reviewed, or for blood tests, please make an appointment for these as advised.
• When you go to pick up your first supply your Pharmacy may ask you to complete a CMS registration form.

Your pharmacy can explain the service in more detail so if you have any questions about this, or your medicines in general, please ask your Pharmacist or contact the practice.  This service is optional, if you wish to opt out of this please inform your Pharmacist.

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.

• Find a pharmacy (nhs.scot)

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.