Please allow two full working days for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account.
Repeat Prescriptions
Patients on long-term medication can order repeat prescriptions in the following ways:
- In person - return the repeat order slip from a previous prescription with the required items clearly marked.
- By post – return the repeat order slip from a previous prescription with the required items clearly marked.
- Online – via the link at the top of this page. New users need to register – please see reception for details. Requests for non-repeat items cannot be made via this route. Please request these items either in person or by phone.
Exceptionally you can order by telephone using the numbers:
Sherburn - 01944 710 226
Rillington - 01944 710 226
Dispensing
We are a dispensing practice and your medication can usually be supplied at the surgery after an appointment. If you run out of medication over the weekend or Bank Holiday then you can contact the out-of-hours team using the surgery switchboard number to arrange a prescription.
Delivery Service
If you normally have your medication dispensed by the surgery, we can deliver it for you free of charge. Medication will need to be ordered at least 48 hours in advance, and colostomy products and dressings will need to be ordered 3 days in advance in order to take advantage of this service. The delivery days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please ask at the dispensary for more details.
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.
Quantities Policy
With a small number of exceptions, such as contraception and hormone replacement therapy, we prescribe ongoing medication in 28 day amounts, which has been shown to reduce wastage for the NHS (this is common practice). Patients who are not exempt from prescription charges should consider purchasing a pre-payment certificate if they are on two or more regular medications.