Prescriptions

Ordering repeat prescriptions

You can order your repeat prescriptions online by using one of the following services:

If you are not signed up for the above services you can create an NHS App account without contacting the practice by clicking here.

Please allow at least 2 working days for your prescription to be prepared.

Electronic Prescribing Service (EPS)

You will now have your prescription sent electronically to your chosen chemist directly, rather than coming to the practice. To get your prescription sent to your chosen pharmacy you can ask reception to sign up.

For more information please contact the practice on Thornaby 01642 462636 or Ingleby Barwick 01642 765789

Repeat Dispensing Service

If you or someone you care for uses the same medicines regularly, you may be able to benefit from using the NHS Electronic Repeat Dispensing Service.

By using electronic repeat dispensing this will allow your doctor to send a series of repeat prescriptions to your Pharmacy in one go, so there’s no need for you to order them each time.

Are you interested? If so, then please contact the practice on Thornaby 01642 462636 or Ingleby Barwick 01642 765789

Medication Queries

If you are unable to order your prescriptions online, you can complete a written request by coming to the practice and speaking to the reception team.

If you have a query regarding a current medication, please contact the practice on 01642 762636 (Thornaby) or 01642 765789 (Ingleby Barwick)

Please note that we are unable to prescribe requests from other services (e.g. hospital discharge) without the appropriate documentation.

Need to find a local pharmacy? Use the NHS Pharmacy Finder: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

Prescribing over-the-counter medicines in nurseries and schools

GPs are often asked to prescribe over-the-counter medication to satisfy nurseries and schools. This is a misuse of GP time, and is not necessary.

Non-prescription or over-the-counter medication does not need a GP signature or authorisation in order for a school, nursery or childminder to give it.

Click this link for more information: Prescribing over-the-counter medicines in nurseries and schools (bma.org.uk)

Emergency Medication Requests

We have been experiencing an increased demand for ‘urgent’ prescriptions. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate this unless the medication is listed on the Emergency Medication List below, which has been approved by the GPs. We must follow this guidance.

Please Note – Medications available OTC should be purchased until prescription is available.

Medication	Examples and exclusions
Adrenaline Pens	Jext, EpiPen and Emerade
Anticoagulants	Warfarin, edoxaban, apixaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban, heparin injections.
Antibiotics (already on Repeat Prescription)	Azithromycin
Cardiovascular (Heart) Medicines	Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN), Beta-blockers (unless for anxiety), Amiodarone, Digoxin, Flecanide and Furosemide.
Diabetes Medications (excluding metformin)	Insulin, needles, test strips, gliclazide, sitagliptin etc.
Contraceptives	Please only supply 28-days medication if Pill Check overdue.
Epilepsy Medications	Carbamazepine, sodium valproate, phenytoin, levetiracetam, lamotrigine, gabapentin (if taken for epilepsy) and pregabalin (if taken for epilepsy)
Immunosuppressants	Azathioprine, tacrolimus (oral), methotrexate and ciclosporin.
Medication for palliative patients	Morphine, hyoscine, levomepromazine, midazolam and cyclizine injections.
Medication prescribed acutely that the patient has been unable to obtain, and an alternative is requested.
Mental Health Drugs – Antipsychotics	Amisulpiride, aripiprazole, haloperidol, lithium, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone.
Parkinson’s Disease Medication	Co-beneldopa, co-careldopa, cabergoline, pergolide, ropinirole, selegiline, pramipexol, entacapone, opicapone, apomorphine (and pump supplies/equipment)
Respiratory (Lung) Medications	Salbutamol, terbutaline and combination inhalers.
Steroids (Long term and already on Repeat Prescription)	Hydrocortisone (oral), prednisolone and fludrocortisone.

Queries about your medication

If you have a query regarding a current medication, please contact the practice on Thornaby 01642 462636 or Ingleby Barwick 01642 765789

Pharmacy services

Pharmacies are able to help with more than just medication requests. They can help with minor ailments and some pharmacies offer additional services. You can find more information below in the ‘appointment for another reason’ screen.

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