Prescriptions

The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:

• Use your NHS account on the NHS website or in the NHS App.
• Use the GP online system via the link at the top of this page.

These accounts show all your repeat medications and dosages. You can select the ones you need.

You can also call our Prescription Line.

We are available Monday to Friday from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

The number is 0161 271 3130 - OPTION 2.

You can collect your prescription from the pharmacy 3 to 5 working days after ordering.

First, choose a pharmacy to collect your prescription. This is called nominating a pharmacy.

You can change your nominated pharmacy anytime:

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

The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is an NHS service. It lets you decide how your GP sends your prescription to the place where you want to get your medicines or appliances.

What does this mean for you?

You’ll have more options for where to get your medicines. You can collect them from a pharmacy close to your home, work, or shopping area.

For more information on:

• Choosing a pharmacy or other dispenser
• Cancelling or changing your pharmacy choice
• What to do if you're unhappy with the process

Visit Electronic prescriptionsnhs.uk.

If you have questions about your medicine, ask your local pharmacist. They can also help with questions about over-the-counter medicines.

The NHS website offers details on how your medicine works, when and how to take it, possible side effects, and answers to common questions.

• Go to Medicines A to Z

If you want to talk to someone at your GP surgery about your prescription, fill out our medication query form.

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.