Repeat prescriptions directly from your pharmacist (Serial prescriptions)
With a serial prescription, you can get medicines directly from your pharmacist without the need to ask your doctor for a prescription.A serial prescription can only be dispensed from the pharmacy where you are registered.
Collecting a serial prescription
Your doctor will decide how often you should collect your prescription, for example every 4 or 8 weeks.
Your pharmacist will know when your supply is low and should have your prescription ready for you when you need it. Your pharmacist will also use this to have a short discussion with you in relation to your care plan.
Ordering a serial prescription
At the end of your prescription, your pharmacist will ask you to sign the serial prescription form and will tell your doctor you have require a new prescription.
Your pharmacist will ask your doctor for a new serial prescription. Your doctor may request that you attend for a review in the surgery before they issue the next prescription as part of your ongoing medical care.
A serial prescription is a prescription for medicines to treat long-term conditions. These prescriptions last for 24, 48 or 56 weeks.
Changes to medication
Your doctor can stop or change your serial prescription at any time. If this happens:
- Your doctor will tell you and your pharmacist.
- You’ll no longer be able to get these medicines from your pharmacist as part of your serial prescription.
- The doctor may change your medication back to a normal repeat until he is happy that the medication is best for you.
How to register
You must register before you can use the NHS Medicines, Care and Review Service. You can do this at any time. There’s no need to book an appointment.
To register, contact the practice.