Order Repeat Medication

You can order your repeat medication in one of three ways:

1. Request online – via NHS app – please click here for more information

2. Nominated Chemist – Ask your nominated chemist to order it for you

3. Letter to the Practice – Write a letter to Clapham Family Practice (we do not accept telephone requests for repeat medications).

For more information on how to select/change your nominated pharmacy via the  NHS app please click here.

Prescription Prepayment Certificates are available to purchase which allow patients to get as many prescriptions as you need for a set price. It costs from £30.25 for 3 months so if patients have two or more regular prescriptions then they will save money with a PPC.

For further information please click here.

If you would like to save time and order all the medication you have on repeat at the same time rather than irregular times throughout the month please use the form below

When you next need to request an item on repeat count up all the tablets you have and fill in the form.  Your doctor will issue a “one off” prescription of the tablets you need to synchronise all your medication to within a day or two.

Your local pharmacy can now supply prescription-only treatment, if they believe you need it, for the following conditions:

• Sinusitis (for patients aged 12 years and over only)
• Sore throat (aged 5+)
• Earache (aged 1 year-17)
• Infected insect bite (aged 1 year+)
• Impetigo (aged 18 years+)
• Shingles (aged 18 years+)
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (women aged 16 to 64)

If you are feeling unwell with any of these conditions, you can go to your local participating pharmacy and ask for a private consultation with the pharmacist.

You may also be referred by a GP practice if they don’t have any appointments and believe your pharmacy can help. The 111 helpline service may also refer you. Pharmacists can also offer this service on-the-spot if you go in asking generally for help.

Pharmacists may offer a virtual consultation by phone or video call, or in person in a private room in the pharmacy. They will ask questions, may perform an examination and must get your consent to access your medical records. The pharmacist will be able to recommend the best course of action based on your clinical needs. This might include issuing prescriptions for antibiotics or antivirals where necessary or advising you on over-the-counter treatments that could he

Pharmacists must follow a strict NHS protocol (called a ‘patient group direction’) covering their own required knowledge and skills the types of patients covered.

This means that the supply of prescription-only medicines will be limited in all cases by age groups, and in one case, by gender.

The appointment and advice from a pharmacist are free to access.

If you are recommended an over-the-counter medication, you will pay the costs of buying this.

If you are supplied with a prescription-only medication, usual prescription charges would apply unless you qualify for free prescriptions.

If you regularly require medication and are not exempt from prescription charges, you may be able to save money through a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC). Find out what help you can get to pay for your prescriptions.

Most pharmacies have agreed in principle to deliver the new service but may launch at different times, from 31 January 2024 onwards. They may need to train staff, upgrade IT and install a private consultation room.

You can still choose to visit your GP if you prefer. Pharmacy First simply offers an alternative route for getting treatment for these specific conditions.