Prescriptions

How to manage repeat prescriptions with ease

A practical guide to nominating your pharmacy, ordering early, and using the patient app so regular medicines arrive on time.

12 May 2026 6 min read Dr. Maya Patel

If you take regular medication, the monthly prescription cycle should be simple. A few habits, and a nominated pharmacy, can save a great deal of time.

Why nomination matters

When you nominate a pharmacy, your GP can send electronic prescriptions directly to us. There is no paper to collect, and repeats can be dispensed as soon as they arrive.

  • Nominate one pharmacy for all NHS repeats
  • Order when you have 7 to 10 days of medicine left
  • Use the patient app to track when an order is ready
  • Ask about local delivery if getting to the pharmacy is difficult

What to do next

  1. 01

    Nominate

    Use the form on this website, the NHS App, or ask at your GP surgery.

  2. 02

    Order

    Request your next repeat through the patient app or in the pharmacy.

  3. 03

    Collect or deliver

    We will let you know when your medicines are ready.

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