Repeat Prescriptions

Repeat prescriptions may be requested in any of the following ways:

1. Online with NHS APP or Patient Access via the link at the top of this page (you need to register for this service at the surgery with Photo ID)  - This is our preferred way of ordering, saves any confusion
2. By email to lscicb-gp.lythamroadprescriptions@nhs.net

3. If you are registered Housebound with us you can call the surgery and select option 2 to leave a message, if you are not housebound and leave a message this will not be actioned, please refer to the actions above. 

   PLEASE NOTE DURING COVID THIS WAS RELAXED AND ANYONE COULD ORDER BY PHONE, HOWEVER AS FROM 1ST DECEMBER 2023, WE WILL NO LONGER BE TAKING ANY PRESCRIPTION REQUESTS VIA VOICEMAIL/TELEPHONE CALLS - THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS

4. Written and posted in the repeat prescription box, situated in the surgery entrance (request forms are available from reception)
5. By post

Please be aware with the current postal strikes, if you use an online pharmacy for your repeat medications there may be a delay in you receiving your regular medication, please ensure you order your medication in time with this consideration.

Please note you can also use the email address lscicb-gp.lythamroadprescriptions@nhs.net for any prescription enquiries. or use our online administration query system Contact us about your request (accurx.com)

Please ensure all written requests include the full drug name and dosage you are currently taking, alternatively, you may use the tear off slip attached to your previous prescription.

Prescriptions will generally be available for collection after a minimum of 48 hours. Please be aware that weekends and bank holidays may affect this time.

Medication when travelling abroad

By law, the NHS ceases to have responsibility for the medical care of patients when they leave the UK.  In addition, GPs are not required by their terms of service to provide prescriptions for the treatment of a condition that is not present and may arise while the patient is abroad.

The NHS does accept responsibility for supplying ongoing medication for temporary periods abroad of up to 3 months. However, if a person is going to be abroad for more than 3 months, then they are only entitled (at NHS expense) to a sufficient supply of regular medication in order to get to their destination, where they should the find an alternative supply of that medication.

Medication Reviews

patients on repeat medication should have yearly reviews, for more information please see the link below

medication reviews

Blister Packs

Blister packs are designed for patients that are on complex medication, and not for convenience or a reminder for people that may forget to take their medication, as medication in blister packs will not physically remind patients, they need to take medication.  It is up to the patient and or their carer/guardian etc to set reminder for medication to be taken, there is also Medical Administration Record charts that can be used, one example being  Microsoft Word - Med_Log_2021.docx (familycaregiversonline.net) to help log medication when taken, to ensure that no further doses are taken/given until the appropriate time.

There is also the issue of the amount of plastic these trays use, it is much better to purchase a weekly pill organiser, available online or directly from pharmacies, you can put your own medication in these to help you in that way.  Of course, please be aware that all medication must be always kept out of reach of children and vulnerable patients.

Pharmacies are not commissioned nor funded to make up blister packs and do so at their own expense as a gesture of goodwill.

Unfortunately, we are unable to take any further requests for medication to be issued in blister pack form, if the surgery or the pharmacy deem that this will benefit the patient, then arrangements will be made for them.

thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Items we are unable to prescribe 

there has been a decision made locally, that we will no longer prescribe Rubefacients: Ibuprofen gel, Deep Heat, Deep Freeze, Ralgex, etc. 

unfortunately we will not be able to re-prescribe any items you have previous been prescribed unfortunately, inline with NHS guidance, however you are stil able to purchase these over the counter if required.

Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions

Extensive exemption and remission arrangements protect those likely to have difficulty in paying charges (NHS prescription and dental charges, optical and hospital travel costs).

The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.

NHS charges

These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.

• Prescription (per item): £9.65
• 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £111.60
• 3-month PPC: £31.25
• a 12-month PPC for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) only is £19.30

If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months, or more than 15 items in 12 months, you may find it cheaper to buy a PPC.

• Telephone advice and order line 0845 850 0030
• General Public - Buy or Renew a PPC On-line

There is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website

Medications no longer available on prescription

In line with NHS England guidance, we have amended our surgery policy to no longer prescribe pain relief ointments/ gels/ creams. These will no longer be available to order on your prescription. Some of these items are available to buy over the counter, if you wish to do so, please contact your Pharmacy who will be able to advise.

this would include medications such as (but not limited to) Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Ibuprofen gels, etc

this leaflet will explain things further and in more detail 1a-over-the-counter-leaflet-v1.pdf (england.nhs.uk)

if you need any further advise please contact your local pharmacy or the surgery

Vitamin D

Vitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body, these nutrients are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy

please the link  Vitamin D - NHS (www.nhs.uk) for more information, especially information regarding safe doses as taking too many Vitamin D supplements over a long period of time can cause too much calcium to build up in the body (hypercalcaemia) which can weaken the bones and damage the kidney and the heart.