Repeat Prescriptions
Important Christmas Medication Notice
Due to the increased workload approaching for the festive season, the dispensary requires longer to process prescriptions.
Please allow a minimum of 72 hours for your prescription to be processed.
The surgery will only be closed an additional three days (Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New years Day) over the festive period so it it not necessary to order/request double amounts of medications.
Thank-you for your continued support.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Patients on long-term medication can use the tear-off portion of their previous prescription to order more medication. Simply tick the required items and return the form to the surgery. Or contact us regarding medication on
snccg.lawns.dispensary@nhs.net
Alternatively you can order online via the following link-
https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/2/Login?Date=20230313160641
New users are required to complete a simple registration.
Please use the above methods for ordering prescriptions rather than phoning.
Please note the dispensary closes for an hour between 13:00 - 14:00.
1.Please allow two working days/48 hours (before noon) (excluding bank holidays and weekends) for your prescription to be processed. Including ordering your prescription online (it will state an earlier pick up date but please allow 48 working hours)
2.If ordering through a third party it may take longer.
Any problems please telephone the surgery.
**If you collect your medication from the chemist-
Where possible please return any unwanted, unusable or out of date medication back to the chemist you obtained it from**
The Electronic Prescription Service is changing
The next phase of EPS (Phase 4) is being introduced at GP practices in England. This will mean that almost all of your prescriptions will be signed and sent electronically.
If you do not have a nominated chosen chemist you will be given a printed token (not prescription) which you can take to your chosen chemist in England. The chemist will then download the signed EPS prescription from the NHS spine using the token.
For more information please speak to dispensary at the surgery or visit www.nhs.uk
Pharmacy 2 You, Med Express, UK Meds, Pharmacy Express and Pharmacy Direct
The above companies are not connected to us or our doctors in any way. They are simply private companies providing a prescription delivery service.
You may have received a letter containing our name or an NHS logo delivered to your address offering you free medication delivery, again they are not connected to us and you do not have to use them.
We will continue to provide you with the prescription service as we always have and very much appreciate your loyalty.
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.
Free Prescriptions
It is the patients responsibility to ensure that they are entitled to claim for free prescriptions and to provide proof of this when collecting their medication from the practice.
Home Delivery
We offer a home delivery service to patients once per month. This service is for patients who are unable to get to the surgery and who do not have anyone they can ask to collect their medication.
For more information please call the surgery and speak to dispensary.
We recommend that all adults should be taking Vitamin D, especially over the winter months. These are readily available in supermarkets, chemists and online. Vitamin D is safe to take with prescribed medications.
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