Coronavirus update:
If you need to order your repeat medication and have access to the internet, please email your request in to prescriptions.chmc@nhs.net and let us know which Pharmacy you would like you prescription sent to. For any queries please call the surgery on the above number, DO NO come into the surgery.
Please note all sick notes will now be sent electronically via an email. The member of staff will ask you for an email address to do this.
How to get a prescription
If you think you may need a prescription medicine, please make an appointment with the doctor. Our practice nurse/nurse practitioner can also issue prescriptions for common ailments. If you have previously been given a prescription for a straightforward condition, such as hay fever, we may be able to issue a prescription after a telephone consultation. Please ask the receptionist. Your local pharmacist should be able to give you advice for non-prescription medication.
Our on site pharmacy (Lloyds) is able to provide advice and treatment for a range of minor ailments. Treatment is free if you are eligible for free prescriptions under the NHS, without having to see a doctor.
Repeat Prescriptions
Repeat prescriptions are normally for patients with long-term conditions who receive regular treatment. Your doctor (or nurse practitioner) will decide who can have a repeat prescription.
Ordering
Due to COVID-19, all prescriptions requests will be sent through to the pharmacy of your choice. Please add the pharmacy details to your repeat request.
Repeat Prescriptions can be ordered in several ways:
Wherever possible please give the exact drug names when ordering. You will find this on the packaging which you medication comes in.
Collection
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, please allow at least 72 hours before collection from the pharmacist. Alternatively, when you order, you can provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope and we will post the prescription to you.
Monitoring
In line with our repeat medication policy, you will be asked to see your doctor or nurse practitioner for a review of your medication. We do this to monitor your illness and make sure you are on the correct medication.