Prescriptions
Ordering repeat prescriptions
The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:
- using your NHS account (through the NHS website or in the NHS App)
- using the GP online system, SystmOnline via the link at the top of this page
- E-mail to longmelford.prescriptions@nhs.net
These accounts show you all your repeat medicine and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.
You can also:
- fill out a repeat prescriptions request form
- bring the paper form to the surgery - see our opening times here
We do not take repeat prescription requests over the telephone.
The above email address is only to be used in relation to the ordering of repeat medication. For any other matters, please contact the surgery by telephone as normal.
Please allow 72 working hours from receipt of your request to collection of a prescription.
Dispensary
Opening Times
|
Morning |
Afternoon |
Monday |
8.30am to 1pm |
2pm to 6.30pm |
Tuesday |
8.30am to 1pm |
2pm to 6.30pm |
Wednesday |
8.30am to 1pm |
2pm to 6.30pm |
Thursday |
8.30am to 1pm |
2pm to 6.30pm |
Friday |
8.30am to 1pm |
2pm to 6.30pm |
Dispensing
We are able to dispense medication to patients living in the following villages. Please ask for more information.
Glemsford | Lawshall | Alpheton |
Bridge Street (partly) | Shimpling | Cavendish |
Hartest | Windsor Green (Cockfield) | Liston |
Bradfield St Clare | Hawkedon | Foxearth |
Stanningfield | Whepstead | Borley |
Bradfield Combust | Brockley | Edwardstone |
Hawstead | Newton Green | Pentlow |
Somerton | Stanstead |
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.
Repeat Prescriptions Waste Management
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.
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.
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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:
- phone our pharmacist after 10am.
- fill in our medication query form.
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.
Prescription charges
Find out more about prescription charges (nhs.uk).