Ordering repeat prescriptions
The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:
- using your NHS account
- using the GP online system: Accurx
These accounts show you all your repeat medicine and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.
You can also:
- Request the reception counter using the tearoff slip. Tick the items you require and place the slip in the box.
- By post (please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.)
Crumpsall Medical Practice, Crumpsall Vale Intermediate Care Unit, Delaunays Road, Manchester, M8 5RB - Via email [email protected]
We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone.
Collecting your prescription
Prescriptions will be ready after 10am on the second working day.
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
Questions about your prescription
If you have questions about your medicine, your local pharmacists can answer these. They can also answer questions on medicines you can buy without a prescription. You can also contact the practice online by submitting an online consultation, call us on 01617409864 or visit the practice reception.
The NHS website has information on how your medicine works, how and when to take it, possible side effects and answers to your common questions.
Medication reviews
If you have a repeat prescription, we may ask you to come in for a regular review. We will be in touch when you need to come in for a review.
Prescription charges
Find out more about prescription charges
What to do with old medicines
Take it to the pharmacy you got it from or bring it in to the surgery. Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.
Nominating a pharmacy
You will need to choose a pharmacy to collect your prescription from. We call this nominating a pharmacy.
You can add or change your nominated pharmacy at any time:
- Online, on the app or website where you order repeat prescriptions
- By visiting the surgery reception
- At any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions
About pharmacists
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.
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.