Prescriptions

The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:

• 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.

You can also:

• Post your request through the letter box at the front door or send by Royal Mail to the practice
• If you are registered with a local pharmacy, you can order your medication from them by phone
• Email your medication requests to fife.f21454prescriptions@nhs.scot

We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone or email.

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

A serial prescription is a 24 or 56 week prescription for medicine(s) you need to treat a long-term condition. There is no need to request a repeat prescription form from your doctor during this time. Instead you only need to visit your registered pharmacy for your repeat medication while the serial prescription is still valid.

Serial prescriptions are kept in the pharmacy and your GP decides how often they should be collected, e.g. every four or eight weeks. Let your pharmacist know if you will need to collect your prescribed medicines earlier than normal or if you will need more than usual if, for example, you are going on holiday. Each time a prescription is collected the pharmacist notifies the doctor.

Serial prescriptions are only suitable for patients that are stable on their repeat medication and who will not have it regularly adjusted.

For further details, please read the NHS Community Pharmacy leaflet

Medicines in Scotland

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Patients on repeat medication may be asked to see a member of our clinical team  at least once a year to review these regular medications.

You will be contacted by the practice if a review is required.

As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:

• coughs
• colds
• sore throats
• tummy trouble
• aches and pains

They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.

Find a pharmacy (nhs24.scot)

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.