Prescriptions

Repeat Prescription

Ordering Repeat Prescription 

Repeat prescriptions are medications which appear on your prescription slip which the doctor would like you to continue on a regular basis. Your list can also be found on your online account.

How to Request a Repeat Prescription

Repeat prescriptions must be requested in writing:

      Online

Your can order your repeat precription via SystmOnline on a computer, tablet or smartphone. This can now also be done via the NHS App.

      ✅  Via eConsult

      In Person

Tick the boxes on your green repeat medication slip or write a note stating what medication you would like and drop it off or post it to the surgery. Please only order medications that you need.

      Pharmacy

Let your pharmacy know and they can put in a repeat prescription request on your behalf.

If you have a nominated pharmacy, your prescription will automatically be sent there.

If you do not have a nominated pharmacy please contact the surgery and we will arrange this for you.

Please allow three full working days for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account.

We do not take prescription requests over the telephone to avoid any misunderstanding or errors and to keep the phone lines free for other calls.

Questions About Your Prescription Or Medication

If you have any queries with regard to your medication, please contact the surgery on 020 8508 4580 and select option 3. Your local pharmacists can also answer queries about your medication / prescriptions. Pharmacists are trained experts in the use of medicines. For many questions regarding your medication you’ll find your pharmacy a valuable source of information.

 

Page last reviewed: 12 January 2026
Page created: 12 January 2023