The Repeat Prescription Service, or the Electronic
Prescription Service (EPS), is an easy and convenient way to meet your repeat
prescription needs. If you require regular medication for treating your long-term
health condition, you can use the repeat prescription service easily and with
the less inconvenience.
Using the repeat prescription service frees up appointments
for people who need an additional medical assistance and makes the best use of
your GP surgery’s time. If you would like to use the repeat prescription
service, please talk to your GP surgery and ask your pharmacist.
Here the essentials of the repeat prescription service:
- With the EPS, you can get your regular medication without visiting your GP surgery
- You must re-order your repeat prescription when you see that you have only a week’s supply left
- It is important to allow your doctor and pharmacist a minimum of two working days to process your repeat prescription
- Usually, you might get the supply for a maximum of two months; however, this will be at your doctor’s discretion
- Your repeat medications are reviewed by your GP surgery after every six months
- The most important aspect of this service is the nomination; you need to nominate only one pharmacy to fulfil your prescription needs
After nominating an online pharmacy, the pharmacist will
request your repeat prescriptions from your GP surgery. The pharmacist, after
downloading the prescription, will dispense your medicines and you can collect
them from the store.
Some pharmacies, such as PharmacyOutlet, offer the
prescription collections service and free delivery. For more details, ask your
pharmacist.
You
can have a word with a registered pharmacist of PharmacyOutlet by calling 03333
222 400. The store is managed by Pharmacentric Limited, which is located at 40
London Road, Blackwater, Camberley, Surrey GU17 9AA.
