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HOW DO I....
OBTAIN REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS?
If you are on regular treatment
your doctor may arrange for you to be able to collect your prescription without
an appointment using a computerised system. Please make your request in person,
in writing (with a stamped, addressed envelope) or by fax to: Rothwell (0844 576 9005) or Desborough (01536 763281) allowing at
least two working days, excluding weekends and bank holidays. We recommend
that you submit your request well before you run out of medication to allow for unforeseen
delays. We do not accept requests for prescriptions by telephone as this can
lead to errors. Your medication will be reviewed regularly and you may be asked
to see your doctor before further prescriptions are issued.
INTERNET REPEAT PRESCIBING
Rothwell and Desborough Surgeries are pleased to be able to offer a new service to their patients with internet access for requesting their repeat medication.
This is in the format of a computerized system called EMIS access and is available to use via home computers on www.patient.co.uk. To access this system patients are required to sign up via the Practice reception to obtain their password and access authority. Please bring some identification when registering for this service.
REPEAT DISPENSING
Now there is a new way to get
repeat prescriptions.
Do you get the same medicines regularly?
Do you use the same pharmacy?
Would you like to get your repeat prescriptions direct from your pharmacy, rather
than getting them from your doctor each time?
For further information please contact your local pharmacy.
NON-REPEAT PRESCRIPTION REQUESTS
You may occasionally wish to request a further supply of prescription-only medication,
which has not been authorised for repeat prescription. Please provide sufficient
information to the receptionist so that your request can be actioned by the doctor,
allowing at least three working days. If you provide the doctor with sufficient
information to agree to your request a prescription will be issued, otherwise
you will need to make an appointment. We will normally refuse to issue prescriptions
for items you have not been issued before, or for items available from pharmacies
or shops without prescription. |
