Prescriptions

Configure Prescription Details

Ordering Repeat Prescriptions

To order repeat prescriptions online:

  • Use Patient Access (you will need to register for this service, you can also access the service using your NHS Account)
  • Use your NHS App (through the NHS website, NHS App). These show you your repeat medicine and dosage so you can choose the ones you need.
  • Email - You can request your medication via email  gmicb-sto.p88011.receptionteam@nhs.net 

We try to process all repeat prescriptions within 48 hours i.e. two working days and 72 hours, three working days, following bank holiday periods.

Prescriptions that need to be reauthorised or require changes to be made may take up to four days to be processed.

c

Electronic Prescribing Service

This practice is set up for the electronic prescription service.

This means that for most patients we can send your prescription to your chosen chemist directly saving you having to come down to the surgery.

To get your prescription sent to your chosen pharmacy you will have to ask reception to sign up.

For more information about electronic prescribing services.

Antibiotics

Antibiotics are medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing bacteria or stopping their growth. However, they are not effective against infections caused by viruses, such as the common cold, flu, or COVID-19.

When to use antibiotics:

  • Bacterial infections: If a healthcare provider diagnoses you with a bacterial infection (e.g., strep throat, urinary tract infection, bacterial pneumonia), antibiotics may be prescribed.
  • Prevent infection: In some cases, antibiotics are used to prevent infections after surgery or if someone is at high risk of infection (e.g., immunocompromised individuals).

When NOT to use antibiotics:

  • Viral infections: Antibiotics do not work for viruses, so they should not be used for colds, flu, or most coughs and sore throats.
  • Unnecessary use: Using antibiotics for non-bacterial conditions can lead to antibiotic resistance, making future bacterial infections harder to treat.

Always follow your doctor's advice when taking antibiotics to ensure they are used correctly and effectively.

leaflet