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Last call for repeat prescriptions
The local NHS is asking residents to plan ahead for the August bank holiday weekend (Saturday 23 August to Monday 25 August) by ordering any necessary repeat prescriptions, to avoid running out of essential medication.
Every year hundreds of local people run out of the medication they need over the bank holidays, causing unnecessary stress for anyone needing their regular medication, whilst also adding pressure to GP practices, pharmacies, and other NHS services.
Ordering a repeat prescription is easier than ever. Most people can order their medication via the NHS App, or online through their GP practice website. People who can’t or would prefer not to order their prescription online can get their order placed by contacting their GP practice directly.
Sati Ubhi, Chief Pharmacist with NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, said: “Be sure to plan ahead by checking now if you have enough medication to last over the bank holiday weekend and requesting more if needed.”
“Running out of your prescribed medication can be very stressful over a bank holiday weekend when services are not running normally and can also cause additional work for pharmacies and NHS 111 which are already under pressure, especially during a bank holiday weekend.”
Most pharmacies take up to five working days to fill a prescription, so by placing any orders now local people can ensure they’ll have enough medication to last over the bank holiday weekend.
People who do completely run out of their regular medication over the holiday period can order an emergency supply through NHS 111 via Emergency prescriptions - NHS 111, or by calling 111.