Repeat Prescriptions
Each primary care medical practice will have its own procedure for repeat prescribing but the following rules are common to most, if not all. Patients who are well-known to the practice who have a stable condition like asthma, hypertension or diabetes could be allowed to get a repeat prescription for up to six months. Repeat prescriptions are never given to patients who are not known to the practice and there is probably a blanket ban on repeats for narcotics and other drugs that could be misused as doctors are expected to monitor these drugs carefully.
How to order a repeat prescription:
· Regular medication can be requested through the patient portal - The Doctors App
· Phone the medical centre and request your medication with the Receptionist.
· Send us an email with the medication needed –
Prescriptions can be collected from our reception or sent directly to the pharmacy.
If you are wanting your prescription sent to a pharmacy, we must have the full and correct name of the pharmacy.
24 hours notice is required for a prescription to be processed.
Cost - $27.00 per prescription - collect or sent to the pharmacy.
Urgent prescriptions will incur additional fees.
Please note:
· Prescription requests are at the discretion of the doctor and you may be asked to book an appointment to see your GP if a repeat prescription is not appropriate.
For 12 month Prescriptions you will need to make an appointment with your GP/clinician to have this approved, please note that 12 month prescriptions are not appropriate for all patients.
· If money is owing on your account, we ask that you settle this prior to requesting a repeat prescription. However, we do understand there maybe circumstances where this is not possible, so please call us and we can discuss the options with you.