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: Patient Access
- you can also email selicb.hhrprescriptions@nhs.net
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.
Collecting your prescription
You can usually collect your prescription 2 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 any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions
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.
Go to Medicines A to Z (nhs.uk)
If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription:
- use our Accurx service
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).
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.
Pharmacy First
Lambeth Pharmacy First Scheme – South East London ICS
The Pharmacy First scheme provides professional health care advice, treatments, and medicines for common illnesses from selected Lambeth pharmacies to those most in need.
The benefits of Pharmacy First
- Pharmacists are highly qualified health care professionals who are experts in medicines
- Pharmacies are open during normal business hours and many are open late, on Saturdays and on Sundays
- It may be quicker to see your pharmacist than wait for a GP appointment
- Help available from 31 local pharmacies in Lambeth without the need for an appointment
- Medicines offered are free of charge if you meet the eligibility criteria.
- Anything you say to the pharmacist is treated with confidence
How does it work?
If you are feeling unwell and may have any of the common illnesses listed below, you can access Pharmacy First at selected pharmacies in two ways:
- You can present yourself to your local participating pharmacy. You will be seen by a pharmacist and can ask for a private consultation
- Your GP practice or health care services may signpost you to a participating pharmacy
Your local participating pharmacist will explain the service to you and ask you for some details including your name, date of birth, postcode, and GP practice.
