Additional Information
Regarding Prescriptions...
WE ARE NOT PERMITTED TO
CONTINUE TO PRESCRIBE MEDICATION INDEFINITELY WITHOUT A REVIEW.
THEREFORE WHEN ASKED TO ATTEND A REVIEW PLEASE DO SO. FAILURE TO
DO SO MAY WELL LEAD TO US HAVING TO CEASE PRESCRIBING THE MEDICATION.
THIS IS AN ISSUE OF SAFETY AND IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
REPEAT DISPENSING
This
enables us to issue up to 12 months worth of prescriptions direct
to the Pharmacy. The patient simply goes to the pharmacy and collects
their next batch. There is no need to request a prescription each
month. There are certain criteria which need to be met:
- It is ONLY suitable for patients on a limited
number of stable medication
- Patients must use the same Pharmacy
every time.
- A patient can have up to a maximum of 3 months
of medication at one time.
- If the patient pays they MUST still
pay for each month’s
worth.
- It is NOT available to Dispensing patients – Mylor.
DRUG THERAPIES
Certain Drug Therapies
require regular monitoring - Blood Tests etc. Most are initiated
by the Hospitals who will have explained the monitoring requirements
to you. However much of the actual monitoring will be carried out
by your surgery. It is therefore absolutely necessary that you
respond and come in for your tests when called. Failure to do so
could compromise your health.
ORDERING YOUR PRESCRIPTION
To order your Repeat Prescriptions you can:
- Drop the Counterfoil into the Prescription Box located in the Surgery Foyer
- Send your Counterfoil by post. Include a stamped addressed envoleope if you want us to send it to you.
- Leave a message on the Prescription Voicemail – 01326 434872
- Order via Email. This service is only available to those who have a suitable email address lodged with the Surgery. To access this service please click here.
To order your Acute Prescription you must book a Telephone Call Back (TCB) with your Doctor.
Advice
Order in time – Only call for non-urgent prescriptions or
queries in the mornings - Use the Voicemail ordering system which
runs from 1200 noon till 2230 (22.5 hours) every working day and
all weekend –
For Repeats you will need to give at least 2 working days (48 hours)
notice. For Acutes you will need a TCB with your Doctor and you will need
to give at least 5 working days notice |
