Prescriptions
Repeat Prescriptions
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
In order to minimise the spread of Coronavirus, please do not come into the practice to order prescriptions. You can order in one of the following ways:
1) Online prescription service
We are moving to the NHS patient services online prescription request service as a simple way for you to order your prescriptions online. All your active repeat prescriptions will be listed and you can select the ones you need to order. Other medication (including expired repeats) can also be requested. There is also space for you to add any comments about your order.
You can sign up for our online prescription service by completing the form linked below.
Online Services registration form (PDF)
Online Services registration form (Word)
Please send your completed form by email to: prescriptions.s70412@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or by post (you can also drop it in our RED postbox outside).
To sign up for this service you must have your own email address (not shared with another person). Our team will process your registration and send you an e-mail with your log-on details. Please ensure you check your 'Junk E-mail' as well as your 'Inbox' folder.
Once you have received your confirmation email, you can log on at the following link to order your repeat prescriptions: www.patient-services.co.uk
FOR A STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO REGISTER PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING GUIDE
PFS – How to register
This service is not available for patients under 16 years old. Prescription requests for patients under 16 can still be sent to prescriptions.s70412@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
2) Drop your prescription re-order slip into RED box outside the building (please do not enter)
3) Order through your pharmacy
Please ensure you have selected a pharmacy for your prescription to be sent to. Prescriptions may not be collected from the practice during COVID. If you normally re-order with your pharmacy, please contact them for up to date guidance on how to do this.
Please allow 3 working days for your prescription to be processed and check with your selected pharmacy before contacting the practice.
Please note the Practice cannot accept telephone requests for prescriptions. and prescriptions will not be posted from the surgery unless a stamped addressed envelope has been provided.