Repeat Prescriptions

Each GP surgery or primary care 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.

Repeat prescriptions are available for registered patients only. 

If you have had a check up with your GP in the past 4 months you can request your routine prescription online via Vensa.

Please note that the prescription doctor may decline your prescription if you have requested opiates, antibiotics, sleeping pills or other controlled medications. In this case you will be texted to book a routine GP appointment.

Please do not use our urgent care for prescription requests and GP check ups - this helps us keep this service free for accidents and emergencies.