Order your repeats prescriptions online via the NHS Wales APP
Requests for repeat medication can be made online via the link at the top of this page or by returning the prescription counterfoil to Reception
Alternatively you can nominate a local chemist (from a list available here) and we will arrange for your medication to be available for collection from that chemist.
You can drop your prescription request off at the surgery by using the prescription box in the foyer outside the GP Practice.
By post, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope with your repeat prescription and the items you need clearly ticked.
Please allow 48 hours for your repeat prescription request to be processed. It may be necessary for patients to allow more than 48 hours if their pharmacy collects their monthly prescription. In this instance please speak to your local pharmacy for advice.
Please let the receptionist or your pharmacist know if you have stopped taking any of your medication.
Please avoid over-ordering medication to prevent waste.
Nominate a Pharmacy
To make the process of collecting your prescriptions easier we recommend you nominate a pharmacy. Each month your prescription will be sent to your chosen pharmacy and dispensed. This saves you time and effort as you won’t need to come to the surgery, you just go to your pharmacy and collect
To nominate your pharmacy, firstly please speak to the pharmacy you would like to choose. Once they have confirmed they can take on your prescriptions you will need to let the surgery know.
Common Ailments Service
The common ailments service offers patients access to free NHS advice and treatment for common ailments that cannot be managed by self care.
Your local pharmacist can help
The service offers an alternative to making an appointment with the GP to discuss the following 26 conditions
- Acne
- Athletes Foot
- Backache (acute)
- Chickenpox
- Cold sores
- Colic
- Conjunctivitis (bacterial)
- Constipation
- Dermatitis (dry skin)
- Diarrhoea
- Dry Eye
- Haemorrhoids
- Hayfever
- Head Lice
- Indigestion
- Ingrowing toenail
- Mouth Ulcers
- Nappy rash
- Oral thrush
- Ringworm (Intertrigo)
- Scabies
- Sore throat
- Teething
- Threadworm
- Vaginal thrush
- Verruca
Who is it for?
The service can be used by any patient who lives in Wales or is registered to a Welsh GP practice. The patient must be able to attend the pharmacy in person.
If you are suffering with an eye conditions you should visit a local optometrist (optician) for a free NHS eye examination.
Sometimes the pharmacist may need to refer you to your GP or another healthcare professional if they are unable to treat your condition.
Can anyone use the service?
Patients can either be referred by their GP or other healthcare professional or can self-refer to this service. If you are unsure whether you need to use this service or see your doctor, please speak to the pharmacist for advice.
Medication Reviews
It is a requirement that all patients taking regular repeat medication must have an annual review for patient safety reasons.
When your review is due your repeat prescription request slip will be marked with a highlighted letter R. When you collect your medication from your pharmacy please check your slip is inside the bag. If you see an R on your repeat request slip, please call the practice to book an appointment.
Failure to do so may result in the Practice reducing your medication to a 14 day supply.
It is a patient’s responsibility to ensure their repeat items are ordered in good time to prevent delays and ensure any problems are addressed as soon as possible.
Please note if you suffer from a chronic disease such as heart problems, thyroid problems diabetes, asthma or COPD, you will need an annual blood test before your medication review can be processed by a doctor.
