Prescriptions

Order a repeat prescription

Use the NHS App to request available repeat medication securely.

How repeat prescriptions work

1

Request your medicine

Order only the repeat items you need and check that your nominated pharmacy is correct.

2

Allow processing time

Submit the request before you run out. Weekends and bank holidays may affect processing.

3

Collect from your pharmacy

Your pharmacy can tell you when the medicine is ready and help with medicine questions.

How to request a precription

The NHS App

The quickest and easiest way to request a repeat prescription is through the NHS App.

Through our website

If you have signed up to use our online service through SystmOne, then you can also send a request that way.

As well as medication details and issue dates, you can also nominate a pharmacy to collect  your prescription. This can be a more convenient option than coming to the practice.

If you have not yet signed up for our online services, please speak to the Reception team to get access.

By Telephone

Please ring 0191 2650785 (This line is open 24 hours). Please leave a recorded message which should include your name, date of birth and the medication you require.

In-person

Visit us at Biddlestone Health Group and speak to the Reception Team. Please bring the repeat prescription form part of your last prescription.

Other ways to order or ask a question

If you cannot use the app, contact the practice online or telephone us on 0191 265 5755 to ask about the alternatives available.

Ask about a prescription

Non-urgent advice: Questions about medicines

Speak to a pharmacist or contact the practice if you have questions about how to take your medicine or think you may be experiencing side effects.

Medicine not showing or needed urgently

Contact the practice if you cannot see an item you normally order, have run out, or have been advised that a medicine needs a review.

Useful information

Services and support

Join our patient participation group

A Patient Participation Group, or PPG, is a volunteer group of patients who work collaboratively with GP staff to help plan and improve practice services by ensuring that your views as patients are always represented.

Find out about the patient group

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