Do you know approximately 80% of the prescriptions that are
issued by GPs are for treating long-term health condition? Those prescriptions
are referred as “repeat prescriptions”.
There is an effective system initiated by the NHS to help
people fulfil their prescription needs in the most convenient way, which is
called the Electronic Prescription Service or EPS in short. EPS is to ensure
that patients are getting the correct prescription medicines in the right
quantity.
PharmacyOutlet offers the NHS Repeat Prescription Online
service to people who get repeat prescriptions on a regular basis from their GP
practice.
How can I order
repeat prescription online?
First and foremost, you must have a repeat prescription
issued by your GP practice in order to use the EPS. If you have it, you must
nominate PharmacyOutlet, by completing the registration form on the website.
PharmacyOutlet offers a prescription collection service –
this means your repeat prescriptions are collected from your GP surgery through
the internet, saving you time. Remember, you need order repeat prescription
online a week before you need a new supply.
The PharmacyOutlet pharmacist will contact your GP practice
and collect your prescription electronically. Once this is done, your medicines
are dispensed and delivered to the address you choose. Please note that the
delivery is free, but you have to pay for the medicines ordered.
Please allow the GP practice a minimum of two working days
to process your repeat prescriptions. Hence, it is always advised to re-order
your prescriptions a week before running out of old supply.
Your GP surgery may ask you to see him/her so that you get
your medicines reviewed. Your doctor will assess your condition and make sure
that the medicines you are taking are helping you to treat the condition.
Nominating
PharmacyOutlet is the easiest and best way to re-order your repeat
prescriptions online. You can email your request to store@pharmacyoutlet.co.uk or call
03333 222 400 to understand how to order repeat prescription online through
PharmacyOutlet.
