Ordering repeat prescriptions
The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:
- using your NHS account
- using the GP online system: Patient Access
These accounts show you all your repeat medicine and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.
We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone or email.
Patient Access
Collecting your prescription
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
Non-urgent advice: Dispensary
If you live more than 1 mile (1.6km) from a pharmacy, you can collect your medication from the dispensary in either our Penistone surgery or the branch surgeries at Thurgoland or Silkstone. Please tell us where you would like to collect your medication.
The dispensary has a weekly delivery service to the surrounding villages for those unable to leave their homes. Please contact dispensary for more details.
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.
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
Non-urgent advice: 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.
About Pharmacists
As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:
- coughs
- colds
- sore throats
- tummy trouble
- aches and pains
If you have symptoms relating to any of the seven common conditions below, you can also obtain a free NHS consultation at your local pharmacy without the need for a GP appointment.
Earache (Children aged 1-17 years)
Sinusitis (12 years and over)
UTI’s (females aged 16-64 years)
Sore Throat (5 years and over)
Shingles (18 years and over)
Impetigo (1 years and over)
Infection Insect Bites (1 year and over)
Walk In for a Private Pharmacist Consultation.
The pharmacist will provide advice and, if clinically necessary, a prescription medicine to
treat the condition (NHS prescription charges apply if you normally pay for medicines
supplied on prescription).
Your Local Pharmacy – Free NHS Blood Pressure Checks
Free NHS blood pressure checks for people aged 40 and over who haven’t been diagnosed with high blood pressure. No appointment needed.
High blood pressure often has no symptoms but can lead to heart attacks and strokes. The check takes about 10–15 minutes in our consultation room. If needed, you may be given a monitor to use at home or referred to your GP.
Free Contraception Service
You can get a free supply of the pill or emergency contraception at participating local pharmacies. Just walk in and ask about their contraception service no GP registration needed. A private, confidential consultation will be provided, and if suitable, you’ll receive the medication for free. Your details won’t be shared unless you give permission.
For more information please visit: https://my-local-pharmacy.org/
They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/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.