Repeat prescriptions may be ordered by bringing the slip to the surgery, via email or by phone. Patients must register with the practice initially to receive their passwords to use online ordering. Ordering online or via the NHS app is the most convenient way to order your medications and avoids spending time on the phone. It also allows you to order your medication when the practice is closed
Please allow two full working days for the prescription request to be processed.
Prescriptions can be sent direct to the pharmacy. If any items are not needed please inform us - the doctor may wish to discuss this with you. However, if you think you may be experiencing side-effects then you must discuss this with the doctor or pharmacist who will be able to help.
The only items that will be re-prescribed automatically on request are those items on your re-order slip. If it says that you need to see a doctor on the re-order slip then please make an appointment with the doctor (in the case of blood pressure, cholesterol or diabetic medication where your condition is stable then a nurse's appointment is usually sufficient and she can arrange the necessary checks). If your item is not on repeat but you have had it before as a repeat or a one off prescription we will have to ask the doctor's advice or permission. If you have never had the item before from us you will have to see the doctor.
We do offer repeat dispensing for up to 12 months on suitable patients whose medication is regular and doesn’t include controlled drugs, warfarin etc. Please ask at reception for details.
The email address for ordering is syicb-barnsley.practicemanagerwrmp@nhs.net
Medication Waste:
NHS South Yorkshire launches ‘Medicines Waste’ campaign
Return your unwanted medicines
South Yorkshire residents are being encouraged to return any unwanted medicines to a pharmacy.
People are also encouraged to only order the medicines they need, check their medicines bag before they leave their pharmacy and to tell their GP if they no longer want/need a medication.
These messages aim to reduce harm caused to the environment from medicines pollution as well as potential harm to pets and people at home, and to prevent medicines over-ordering and stockpiling.
If unwanted and unneeded medicines are returned whilst still in the pharmacy those medicines can be safely re-used.
Dr David Crichton, Chief Medical Officer, NHS South Yorkshire said:
“Returning unwanted medicines to a local pharmacy is a simple and effective action that can help to protect nature and ourselves.
“When medications get flushed down a toilet or put in bins they can get into our soil and waterways and cause harmful pollution.
“If you have unwanted medication you can return it to a pharmacy for safe disposal.
“This includes any products with medication in them, such as creams, liquids, medicine bottles, used patches and inhalers.”
“We would ask that patients only order the medications that they need.”
Inhalers in particular, are incredibly important to dispose of correctly as they can leak greenhouse gasses long after the medication has been used.
NHS South Yorkshire urges all residents to check their medicines supply before ordering more, and to check their medicines bags before leaving the pharmacy to help protect supply chains and our environment.
For more information visit the NHS South Yorkshire Website: https://southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/south-yorkshire-medicine-waste