Repeat Dispensing (RD) is a convenient way of providing you with your regular medications.
After attending the surgery for your medication review, your GP releases a set number of prescriptions electronically to your nominated pharmacy - up to 12 months in advance.
Your pharmacy will then automatically issue you with your prescriptions at the required time without you needing to put in a request first.
Benefits of Repeat Dispensing
More convenient for you - no need to remember to put in a request first.
No delays in receiving your medication - all prescriptions are issued automatically on the required date.
More efficient for the surgery - saves reception and GP time in processing prescription requests.
Any changes that are made to your medications are automatically updated.
What about medications that I don't need regularly?
For medications that you only need from time to time, we recommend that you use your SystmOnline account or your NHS account/ NHS App where you can request medications electronically 24/7.
For more information on Repeat Dispensing please speak to our Medicines Manager by ringing the surgery on 02380 555776 or by submitting a secure online message via the SystmOnline portal. Your can also see more information on the NHS website.
