Prescriptions

Ordering repeat prescriptions

The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:

• using your NHS account (through the NHS website or in the NHS App)
• using the GP online system: Patient Access

These accounts show you all your repeat medicine and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.

You can also:

• fill out a repeat prescriptions request form

We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone or email.

Collecting your prescription

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
• fill out a nominate a pharmacy or other dispenser form
• 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.

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 out an ask a prescription question form

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 (nhs.uk).

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.

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.

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 room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff.

Local Pharmacies

Irlam Pharmacy

• Distance: 0 miles away
• Opening times: 9am to 6:30pm
• Address:
  Macdonald Health Centre,
  MacDonald Road,
  Irlam, Manchester,
  M44 5LH
• Telephone: 01617752168

Well Pharmacy

• Distance: 0.3 miles away
• Opening times: 9am to 6pm
• Address:
  512 Liverpool Road,
  Irlam, Manchester,
  M44 6AJ
• Telephone: 01617753871

Tesco In-Store Pharmacy

• Distance: 0.4 miles away
• Opening times: 9am to 9pm
• Address:
  Fairhills Road,
  Irlam, Manchester,
  M44 6BL
• Telephone: 03456779381

Cadishead Pharmacy

• Distance: 0.9 miles away
• Opening times: 9am to 5:30pm
• Address:
  178 Liverpool Road,
  Cadishead, Manchester,
  M44 5DD
• Telephone: 01617753563

Higher Irlam Pharmacy

• Distance: 1.4 miles away
• Opening times: 9am to 6pm
• Address:
  90 Liverpool Road,
  Irlam, Manchester,
  M44 6FN
• Telephone: 01617752193

Davey Chemist

• Distance: 1.4 miles away
• Opening times: 8:30am to 6pm
• Address:
  14a Warburton Lane,
  Partington, Manchester,
  M31 4WJ
• Telephone: 01617778537