Prescriptions

Ordering repeat prescriptions

If you are on regular medication and the doctor feels it is appropriate, the prescription can be issued on a repeat basis.

The right-hand side of the computer generated prescription will the list the drugs you can have on repeat.

It will take two working days to process these prescriptions so please ensure you do not completely run out of medication.

Please order repeat prescriptions using the appropriate surgery telephone numbers below or online:

Shakespeare Road Surgery – telephone 01709 830730, press option 2
Ridgeway Medical Centre – telephone 01709 850072 (calls diverted to Shakespeare Road from 1.00pm to 6.30pm)

You can sign up to NHS App to order your repeat medication, access your medical record, book an appointment and also access medical advice. You can use the NHS app by visiting www.nhs.uk/nhsapp for more information.

You can also contact us online to order your repeat prescription.

Pharmacy services

All pharmacies are offering a service called Pharmacy First or Minor Ailment Scheme to patients who are registered with a GP Practice.

The Pharmacy First Service gives you the option of visiting your local pharmacist for minor ailments, the advice is always free and where necessary they are able to supply medicines (free of charge to those exempt from prescription charges).

The service reduces the need for you to make an appointment with your local GP, use an out of hours NHS service or visit A&E. This means when you have a common condition you can visit your local pharmacy.

Many pharmacies across Rotherham are open until late and at weekends, which is useful if you start to feel unwell with one of the minor ailments included in Pharmacy First and you don’t need an appointment to access the service.

The following minor ailments are included in Pharmacy First: