Repeat Prescriptions - may be requested in the following ways:

• Online- Register for repeat online prescriptions. Please complete a registration form found on the Practice Website under Prescriptions tab.  The completed form can be handed into reception or emailed to: ellonadministrator@nhs.scot. You will then be sent login details to use this service.
• In person– Complete re-order form from your prescription & place in locked prescription box in reception area.
• By telephone- on 0345 337 1150, Option 4 between 11.00 and 17:00 Monday to Friday.
• Chemist - Drop off your repeat slip and the chemist will deliver it to the Health Centre reception.

The practice has 72 working hours to process your prescription request.  Prescriptions can be collected from Reception or can be sent to either of the two local chemists in Ellon or the Balmedie chemist.

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications and notification should appear on your repeat slip. Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.

Same day' urgent repeat order prescriptions will no longer be processed via the surgery. If necessary please contact your local pharmacy directly to obtain "emergency short supply" (with the exception of "controlled drugs"). 

Please allow 72 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed. Any problems please telephone the surgery.

"Same day/urgent" repeat prescriptions will no longer be processed via the surgery. Please contact your local pharmacy directly to obtain a 'short emergency supply' if necessary (with the exception of "controlled drugs").

With consideration to GDPR requirements, we no longer issue repeat prescriptions at Reception to anyone other than the specified patient (unless consent is held on record). Everyone will be required to provide sufficient form of identification prior to repeat prescription script release. 

If this is difficult for you there are two alternatives: 

• Nominate a local Community Pharmacy
• Discuss registration for Serial Prescriptions (CMS) with your local Community Pharmacy*
  Please ensure that you carry identification when attending the Reception to collect your repeat prescription. 

* CMS can help you manage your medicine through your chosen local Community Pharmacy whilst your GP Practice continues to provide your medical care.  Once set up for the system you do not contact the Practice to request repeat prescriptions; your medication will be ready for you to collect at the local Community Pharmacy where you registered. This involves completing and signing a questionnaire available from your local Community Pharmacy. Ask your local Community Pharmacy for further information. 

• Contraception Injection Repeat or Review Prescription Request;

• Contraceptive Injection Questionnaire
  

  This questionnaire applies only to patients already using the contraceptive injection who require repeat prescription/review . Please call the practice to speak with a clinician if you wish to discuss starting contraception. 

  Unless you are contacted with any further review/repeat query, your prescription will be available from the pharmacy within 5 working days. Blood pressure reading can be provided by home monitor or visiting a pharmacy that has a self check BP machine . 

• Contraception Pill Repeat or Review Prescription Request;

• Contraceptive Pill Questionnaire

  This questionnaire  applies only to patients already taking the contraceptive pill who require repeat prescription/review . Please call the practice to speak with a clinician if you wish to discuss starting contraception. 

  Unless you are contacted with any further review/repeat query, your prescription will be available from the pharmacy within 5 working days. Blood pressure reading can be provided by home monitor or visiting a pharmacy that has a self check BP machine . 

HRT Repeat or Review Prescription Request - Please scan the QR code or click on the link below. 

https://forms.office.com/e/2wHBK9x7j2 - HRT Questionnaire  

• *This questionnaire applies only to patients already taking HRT who require repeat prescription/review. Please call the practice to speak with a clinician if you wish to discuss starting HRT*.
• Unless you are contacted with any further review/repeat query, your prescription will be available from the pharmacy within 5 working days.  Blood pressure reading can be provided by home monitor or visiting a pharmacy that has a self check BP machine.