Prescriptions

Ordering Repeat Prescriptions

We operate a computerised repeat prescription system for patients taking regular medication authorised by the doctor. 

You may obtain a repeat prescription by using the online prescription service via the link at the top of this page. If you would like to register for the online services please download and complete the online access form and either bring to surgery with photographic ID or email hmrccg.trinitymedicalcentre@nhs.net with the completed online registration form and photographic ID. 

We will endeavour to process your online registration request within 7 days and will advise by text, email or post when your online details are ready to collect from the surgery. 

Alternatively order via the NHS App.

You can also order prescriptions by calling in to surgery with your medication request list or posting your medication request list.  

Please note: Pharmacies cannot order prescriptions on a patient's behalf.

Collecting Your Prescription

Please allow 72 hours for all prescriptions to be ready.  If you are registered for electronic prescriptions with a pharmacy, your prescriptions will still be sent electronically to them; otherwise they will be collected from the surgery.

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor at least once a year to review these regular medications and notification should appear on your repeat medication slip.

Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.

Nominating a Pharmacy

You will need to choose a pharmacy to collect your prescription from. We call this nominating a pharmacy.

You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time:

  • By using the NHS app
  • At your GP practice
  • At any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions

To find a pharmacy near you click here.

Medication Reviews

If you have a repeat prescription, we may ask you to come in for a regular review. We will be in touch when you need to come in for a review.

What to do with old medicines

Take it to the pharmacy you got it from or bring it in to the surgery.

Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.

Prescription charges

Find out more about prescription charges on nhs.uk.

Questions about your prescription

If you have questions about your medicine, your local pharmacists can answer these. They can also answer questions on medicines you can buy without a prescription.

The NHS website has information on how your medicine works, how and when to take it, possible side effects and answers to your common questions.

If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription:

  • Send us a non-urgent query via Patchs
  • Phone us after 10am

About pharmacists

As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:

  • Coughs
  • Colds
  • Sore throats
  • Tummy trouble
  • Aches and pains

They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.

Find a pharmacy

Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.

Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.