Prescriptions

• Do not use Epimax Ointment or Epimax Paraffin-Free Ointment on your face as it is reported to cause serious symptoms if it comes into contact with your eyes.  It is only for use on the body
• wash your hands thoroughly after applying Epimax Ointment or Epimax Paraffin-Free Ointment and avoid touching your eyes after using these products
• if the product accidentally gets into your eyes, rinse well with water and seek medical advice

A doctor may agree for you to obtain your medication without always having to make an appointment. The easiest way to order your repeat prescriptions are:

• using your NHS account (through the NHS website or NHS APP)
• Using the GP online system: SystmOnline

These accounts show you all your repeat medicine and dosage and you can choose the one you need. 

You can also:

• send a request through Patchs
• fill out a repeat prescription request form
• bring the paper form to surgery, Monday to Friday 08.00am to 6.30pm
• You can email your request to wyicb-wak.friarwoodscript-request@nhs.net don't forget to add your name and address to the email. 

We do not take repeat prescription requests over the telephone. 

You can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 3 to 5 working days after you have ordered it.

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:

• on the app or website where you order repeat prescriptions
• at your GP practice
• at any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions

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.

• Go to Medicines A to Z (nhs.uk)

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.

Find out more about prescription charges (nhs.uk).

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.

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 (nhs.uk)

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.

The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is an NHS service. It gives you the chance to change how your GP sends your prescription to the place you choose to get your medicines or appliances from.

What does this mean for you?

You will have more choice about where to get your medicines from because they can be collected from a pharmacy near to where you live, work or shop.

For further information on:

• Choosing a pharmacy or other dispenser
• Cancelling or changing your choice of pharmacist or dispenser
• What can I do if I'm unhappy with the process?

Go to Electronic prescriptions .nhs.uk.