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Prescriptions

Ordering repeat prescriptions

The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:

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

You can also:

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

Collecting your prescription

Information:

You can usually collect your prescription 2 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:

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:

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.

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

Pharmacy NameAddressContact Number
Springfield PharmacySpringfield Medical Ctre, 384 Liverpool Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 8QD 0161 707 8007 
Gatley Limited220 Liverpool Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 0PF0161 789 2058 
Peel Green Pharmacy625 Liverpool Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 7BY 0161 789 1997 
Ross Chemist356 – 358 Worsley Road, Winton, Eccles, Manchester, M30 8JA0161 789 3776 
Vincent Smith PharmacyMonton Med Ctr,Canal Side, Monton Green, Eccles, Manchester, M30 8AR0161 789 3333 
 

Find a pharmacy (nhs.uk)