By prior arrangement with the doctor repeat prescriptions can be provided. Periodically the doctor will wish to review your situation. Thank you.
Non-urgent advice: Patient Notice
We require an minimum of 2 full working days to prepare your repeat prescriptions: please submit your request in good time.
Please do not request repeat prescriptions over the phone or hand your paper request direct to a receptionist
If after 3 working days you wish to check your prescription is ready for collection, please only call after 11:00. Alternatively, you can arrange with a local community pharmacy to have your prescription delivered to them directly. Please see below on how to arrange this.If you want to request new medication you will need to book an appointment to speak to a GP. Please do not request new medication as part of your regular prescription request.
Requests can be made in a number of ways:
- By Practice website – Complete the form below to request your medication
- By post – Enclose full details of your requirements, together with a stamped, self-addressed envelope (our address can be found on the Contact Information page). Please make sure that you have enough medication remaining to allow time for our processing the prescription (2 full working days minimum) and the post.
- By hand – A written request can be delivered to the surgery at any time.
- By email – Email your requirements to: [email protected]
The prescription can be collected in person, or you provide a supply of stamped, self addressed envelopes and we will post the prescription to you when completed. ‘Hotmail’ account users should be aware that their emails are sometimes identified as ‘spam’ by the NHS Wales email system and therefore do not reach Fairwater Health Centre. ‘Hotmail’ users are recommended to use the Repeat Prescription form below. - NHS Wales app – Sign up to the online repeat prescription service. Visit: Login screen (nhs.wales)
- Via community pharmacy– A local pharmacy can request your prescriptions on you behalf. Please discuss with your usual pharmacy for full details.