Request a repeat prescription
Repeat prescriptions are medications you need to continue on a regular basis, so you are not required to see a doctor every time it is prescribed.
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Repeat prescriptions are medications you need to continue on a regular basis, so you are not required to see a doctor every time it is prescribed.
The easiest way to order your repeat prescription is with the NHS app.
Download the app below or use the same service on the NHS website.
If you have run out, or are about to run out, of important medicine you need urgently, please use our Health request form.
When using eConsult:
A member of our team will review your request the same day.
They may need to contact you to discuss it further.
Examples of urgent medicines include:
At weekends, contact your pharmacy or call NHS 111.
For more advice, visit NHS Choices.
Find answers to common queries about ordering repeat prescriptions, processing times, and how to request medication.
The easiest way is with the NHS app.
You can also:
Yes. If you’re travelling, we can give up to 3 months’ supply for stable conditions
For some high-risk medicines, we may give less for safety.
If you’re away for more than 3 months, you’ll need to register with a local doctor.
We’ll give you enough to get started.
A dosette box is a container with sections for days and times.
It helps you remember to take the right medicine at the right time.
Can I get a dosette box?
Not all medicines can go in a dosette box, and they are not always free.
Your community pharmacist will check if you need one. They will ask about:
This helps them decide if you need extra support.