Saturday 23 September 2017

The Essentials Of The Repeat Prescription Service

Repeat Prescription Service

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
You can send your repeat prescription by post, by fax, in person, or through the internet. The online way is probably the best way to get your regular medication.

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.