Patients on long-term medication can order repeat prescriptions in a number of ways:

• On-line - via Patient Access. You must register with the practice  to access this service.
• By email - to gram.haddoprescriptions@nhs.scot
• By telephone - please call after 9am
• In person - drop your repeat slip or written request in to reception having clearly marked the items required.
• By post - send it to us with a stamped addressed envelope if you want it posted back to you.

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

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.

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.

• Go to Medicines A to Z (nhs.uk)

If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription fill in our medication query form.

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.

Take it to the pharmacy you got it from. Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.

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

Pharmacist

Your local pharmacist can assist with the following :

• Sore throat/cough/earache/headache
• UTI (16-65yrs females)
• Musculoskeletal pains: joints/limbs/back
• Tummy troubles
• Aches and pains
• Constipation/diarrhoea/indigestion
• Athletes foot (not diabetics)
• Acne/warts/verrucae
• Conjunctivitis (>2yrs old)
• Cold sores/mouth ulcers
• Chickenpox/worms/head lice
• Hayfever/nasal congestion
• Haemorrhoids
• Thrush (16-60yrs)
• Eczema & allergies
• Pain/period pain
• Threadworms
• Smoking cessation advice
• Blood pressure testing service
• Weight management help

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

• Find a pharmacy (nhs.uk)

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.