Prescriptions

Prescribing of Over The Counter Medicines is Changing

Your GP, nurse or pharmacist will not generally give you a prescription for over the counter medicines for a range of minor health concerns.

Instead, over the counter medicines are available to buy in a pharmacy or supermarket in your local community.

  Why can't I get a prescription for an over-the-counter medicine?

Request a repeat prescription

Please order your medication before you run out and ensure you have enough medication as up to 48 hours is required for the request to be processed. Regretfully we are unable to take prescription requests over the phone as errors can occur. Repeat prescriptions will usually be supplied for 28 days.

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Use the NHS App

Woodgrange Medical Practice would like to invite you to use The NHS App

Owned and run by the NHS, the NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet.

The simplest and quickest way to order your repeat medication is by using the NHS App which links directly to your Prescription record at the Practice.

Download the NHS App

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Order Online with Patient Access

You can order your repeat prescription online using Patient Access

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You can order your repeat prescription online using Patient Access.

The simplest and quickest way to order your repeat medication is by using Patient Access which links directly to your Prescription record at the Practice.

Order Online

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Your Local Pharmacy

Pharmacies offer a prescription collection service from our Practice

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Pharmacy Ordering / Collection Service

Your pharmacy can also order your medication on your behalf. This saves you time and unnecessary visits to the Practice. Please contact the Pharmacy of your choice for more information if you wish to use this service.

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In Person

You can order in person by returning the right-hand half of a previous prescription for the required medications

Alternatively,  you can submit a handwritten request. You may also write out an order for someone else, providing you include the patient’s name and date of birth and requested medication.

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By Post

You can post your prescription slip or written request to us at the Practice

You must include a stamped addressed envelope for return by post if you will not be able to pick up your prescription from the Surgery. Please allow at least seven days if requesting your medication by post.

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked at least once a year to review these; certain medication may require more regular review. A notification message should appear on your repeat prescription slip when one is due.

Medication reviews are undertaken by the GP and can either be a face-to-face appointment or alternatively more are being undertaken over the telephone as a telephone consultation.

There are a couple of exceptions where our nursing staff will review medication if you attend one of our specialist clinics e.g. diabetes or asthma but it is always good to check if you are not sure.

As soon as you get this message on your prescription slip and to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions please book an appointment which could be a telephone consultation or a face-to-face appointment.

Weight Loss Medications

This is a position statement on the NHS supply of weight loss medications by the North East London ICB (Health authority):

Access to weight loss medications on the NHS in North East London

Mounjaro™ (tirzepatide)

Mounjaro™ (tirzepatide) is a medication launched in the UK in 2024. It is currently prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has also published guidance on the use of Mounjaro™ for weight management purposes.

The guidance states that Mounjaro™ can be prescribed for:

  • People aged 18 and over who have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 35kg/m2 (usually 2.5 kg/m2 lower for people from South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean ethnic backgrounds)
  • and a specific condition related to their weight

NICE estimates around 3.4 million people in England are eligible for Mounjaro™ for weight management. The roll out of Mounjaro™ will have to be carefully managed to ensure healthcare professionals can prescribe and support this drug safely. Initially, only those with the most urgent need will be prioritised to receive the medication.

Work is being done nationally and locally to ensure the fastest and fairest rollout of this medication to ensure those with the greatest need can access the treatment.

People who meet the eligibility criteria will be able to access Mounjaro™ initially through specialist weight management services starting in spring 2025 and through primary care services starting summer 2025. Until then, Mounjaro™ will not be available on an NHS prescription for weight loss purposes.

North East London Integrated Care Board will also be considering a process for Wegovy™ (semaglutide) prescribing. We hope that access to this medication will be available in the same timescale as Mounjaro™.

It can be difficult for people living with obesity to access the support they need, therefore we are working hard to ensure more support is available.