Prescriptions

You can request prescriptions quickly and easily online using one of the options below. We recommend using the NHS app, as it works seamlessly with our clinical system.

• The NHS App – owned and run by the NHS, the NHS App is the most simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on you smartphone or tablet
• NHS Online Login – You can also view and request you current repeat prescriptions via your NHS account. You can set up and view your account here
• At your Nominated Pharmacy
• Complete the online services form – You can request the medications you require by clicking on the ‘Medication Queries & Prescription Request’ tile
• By Repeat Slip or on Paper – You can put your request in on paper by dropping it through the letterbox

We are unable to take repeat prescription requests over the telephone

You can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 3 to 5 working days after you have ordered it.

You will need to choose a pharmacy to collect your prescription from. We call this nominating a pharmacy.

You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time:

• at any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions

• on the app or website where you order repeat prescriptions

• at your GP practice

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.

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)

We are able to dispense medication to temporary patients.

In order to ensure that patients are able to access Health Centre appointments we may register a patient temporarily whilst waiting for proof of identification and address – as such we are able to dispense to the patient.

Once this has been obtained we then change the status to permanent, if your address is less than 1 crow mile from the chemist and surgery then we are no longer able to dispense to you.

Extensive exemption and remission arrangements protect those likely to have difficulty in paying charges (NHS prescription and dental charges, optical and hospital travel costs).

The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.

Find out more about prescription charges (nhs.uk)

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.

Get a sharps bin: If you administer your own injections, we can prescribe a sharps bin. You can request Bucks Council to collect from you home by clicking on this link.

Return it to a pharmacy: You can take your medication to any community pharmacy in its original packaging for safe disposal. This service is free. 

Recycle inhalers: You can return your inhalers to your local pharmacy for recycling.