Repeat Prescriptions
Patients can request repeat prescriptions online via the link at the top of this page, by email to voyccg.tadcaster.prescriptions@nhs.net, post, in person or via GP Online.
We would encourage patients to order online using Systmonline for a number of reasons:
1. You are in control and can order exactly what you need.
2. It is much more efficient for the practice.
3. It is safer as the data is only entered once so there is no risk of someone at the practice ordering the wrong item.
4. It reduces waste as a pharmacy may order things you don't need (the prescription can still go to your preferred chemist though).
New users to the online system will need a password and user ID issued by reception. Please note There is now an app for Systmonline which you can download and use on your iPod, iPad or iPhone.
Please do not call to request your prescription over the telephone as we will not be able to issue it for you.
Prescriptions take 48 hours to be issued unless they are highlighted as urgent to the reception team.
If you get your prescriptions from our dispensary the team can arrange to have your regular medication ready each month so that you don't need to remember to request them. Please ask Jo, Dawn, Helen or Sally-Anne for details.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IDENTIFICATION WILL HAVE TO BE SHOWN TO COLLECT MEDICATION, PRESCRIPTIONS OR SICK NOTES.
Reviews
Your medication review date is shown clearly on the right hand side of your prescription. Once it is passed only one more month of medication can be issued before you have to see a GP for a review. If your only medication is the contraceptive pill this review can be booked with Nurse Emma or Nurse Katie if more convenient.
Supply of Medication for Patients Travelling Abroad
By law the NHS ceases to have responsibility for the medical care of patients when they leave the UK. In addition GPs are not required by their terms of service to provide prescriptions for the treatment of a condition that is not present and may arise while the patient is abroad.
The NHS does accept responsibility for supplying ongoing medication for temporary periods abroad of up to 3 months. However, if a person is going to be abroad for more than 3 months they are only entitled (at NHS expense) to a sufficient supply of regular medication in order to get to their destination, where they should then find an alternative supply of that medication.
Patients residing abroad for a period of more than 3 months should be removed from the registered patient list.
Tadcaster Medical Centre Policy:
Travelling out of the country for less than 3 months
For patients who inform us they will be out of the country for less than 3 months, we will provide sufficient medicines for an existing condition (e.g. asthma, diabetes..) for the period while the patient is away if it is safe to do so. Drugs that require frequent monitoring may not be prescribed where there are safety concerns. Supply of any medication is at the discretion of the GP.
Travelling out of the country for more than 3 months
Patients who inform us they will be leaving the country for more than 3 months will be prescribed sufficient medication to enable them to make alternative arrangements at their destination (up to 3 months supply when safe to do so).
They will also be removed from our patient list. We will be pleased to re-register patients on their return to residence in the UK and can reassure patients that their electronic notes are kept on file for reference on their return.
Patients and relatives should not seek medication for themselves or their family member whilst they are abroad as this constitutes NHS fraud.
https://www.wessexlmcs.com/patientstravellingabroadprescriptionsadvice
Prescribing of Gluten Free Items
Patients who have been diagnosed with Coeliac disease by their hospital specialist can have some food items prescribed on the NHS. The list is limited and quantities are decided by the age of the patient. The document below can be downloaded and returned to the practice.
GF Products List
Prescribing of Over the Counter Medication
http://www.prescriptionchanges.co.uk/
Your GP won't usually give you a prescription for things like hay fever, colds, aches & pains & sunburn. You can get advice & buy over-the-counter medicines from a pharmacy without an appointment, saving you time & freeing GP slots for those who need them.
Private Prescriptions
The practice will deal with any request to convert a private prescription to a NHS prescription on an individual basis. You should not assume that the NHS will cover the cost of medication issued by a private provider unless you were being seen by them under an NHS contract.
Not all private prescriptions can be converted to NHS as we will need to wait for a consultant letter and check that the prescribing is in line with local NHS guidance.
Please allow two full working days for your request to be dealt with.