Prescriptions

Ordering repeat prescriptions

We are a dispensing practice and proud to be a member of the Dispensing Doctor’s Association, which solely and uniquely exists to help rural practices deliver excellence in dispensing services.

South Wight Medical Practice Dispensary Information Poster

We can provide acute medications (like antibiotics) and repeat prescriptions directly from our surgery, eliminating the need for a visit to the pharmacy. This service is available to eligible dispensing patients who live more than a mile from their nearest pharmacy.

If you want to check your eligibility for receiving prescriptions from our surgery instead of another pharmacy, please speak to a member of our Dispensary Team.

The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:

• using the NHS App (through the NHS website or via NHS App on your mobile device) – This is the quickest method
• using your SystmOne patient online services
• return your completed repeat request slip to one of the dispensaries

These accounts display your repeat medications and dosages, allowing you to select the ones you need.

Collection of Prescriptions

Please ensure you make requests for prescriptions a few days before your medication runs out. Please note that all prescriptions require 4 working days before collection.

Any requests for additional items, which are not on repeat, have to be authorised by a Doctor

To reduce the risk of errors, prescriptions cannot be requested over the phone or via email

What to do with your old / out of date medication

Please bring any old or out of date medication to the dispensary.

Medication Reviews

The Practice will normally conduct a medication review annually. If you have concerns please click the link below to submit a query/concern via the methods of communication below.

• eConsult
• NHS App

Prescription Charges

To find out more about prescription charges click on this link: prescription charges (nhs.uk)