Potentially suitable
The medicine is clearly documented, has been prescribed for you, the condition is stable and the required monitoring is available.
Repeat prescriptions
Continuing medicine, reviewed safely.
A focused GP review when you need to discuss continuing a medicine already prescribed for you, including treatment started by another clinician.
A consultation does not guarantee medicine. The doctor may recommend advice, pharmacy care, tests, examination, follow-up or another service instead.
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Check the route
Is this the right starting point?
Prescription requests can look simple but still depend on diagnosis, records, monitoring and the urgency of the situation.
More evidence is needed
The dose, indication or last supply is unclear; monitoring is overdue; you have new symptoms or side effects; or records are needed from the original prescriber.
Original team may need to continue
Specialist-only, shared-care, controlled or higher-risk treatment may need the clinician or service already responsible for prescribing and monitoring it.
Clinical decision
What the doctor considers.
A repeat review confirms that the medicine remains necessary, effective and safe. The doctor needs evidence of what was prescribed, why it was started and how it is being monitored—not only a photograph of the packet.
The clinician is responsible for every prescription signed and may need to change, delay or decline the requested plan to keep care safe.
01
Original treatment
The exact medicine, formulation, strength, dose, indication, original prescriber and most recent supply are confirmed.
02
Benefit and adherence
The doctor asks whether the treatment is helping, how you take it, missed doses and any changes since the last review.
03
Side effects and interactions
New symptoms, reactions, other medicines, supplements and alcohol or substance use may affect the decision.
04
Monitoring and responsibility
Blood tests, observations, specialist follow-up and which clinician will provide ongoing care are checked before continuation.
Prepare once
Give the doctor the full picture.
Accurate details reduce delay and make it easier to decide what is safe. Share clinical information only through the route provided for your consultation.
Have ready
- A current repeat slip, medication list or clear record from the original prescriber
- The medicine name, formulation, strength, dose and how much remains
- The condition being treated and when it was last reviewed
- Recent monitoring results, readings and relevant specialist letters
- Your NHS GP and usual pharmacy details
Important limits
- Packaging alone may not provide enough evidence to prescribe
- An overdue review or test may need completing first
- A short supply, changed plan or no prescription may be safer than the amount requested
- Your NHS GP is not automatically required to continue a medicine started privately
- Order regular medicines early rather than relying on urgent private prescribing
A joined-up route
From request to next step.
The prescription is one possible point in the pathway—not the whole service.
Verify
Share the prescription evidence through the secure route explained for your appointment.
Review
Discuss benefit, side effects, adherence, monitoring and any changes in your health.
Agree responsibility
Clarify whether Allhours GP, your NHS GP, a specialist or another service should provide the next and future prescriptions.
Supply and monitor
If prescribed, arrange pharmacy supply and complete the review or monitoring plan before the next request.
Useful answers
Before you book.
Clear expectations help the appointment focus on the decision that matters.
Can you repeat any medicine another doctor prescribed?
No. The reviewing doctor must have enough reliable information and be competent to take responsibility. Some medicines are safer with the original prescriber or specialist team.
Is a photo of the box enough?
Usually not by itself. It may help confirm the product, but the doctor may also need a repeat slip, consultation record, specialist letter, monitoring results or confirmation from your usual GP.
Can I request several months at once?
The quantity depends on the medicine, clinical risk, monitoring, previous supply and follow-up plan. The doctor decides the safe amount after review.
What if my medicine has side effects?
Tell the doctor or pharmacist promptly and do not simply request another supply. Seek urgent help for severe symptoms. Suspected medicine side effects can also be reported through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
Can you send the outcome to my NHS GP?
With the appropriate consent, relevant prescribing information can be shared to support safe, joined-up care. There may also be circumstances where information needs to be shared for safety or legal reasons.
Arrange an assessment
Start with the GP conversation.
Use the appointment route for a clinical assessment. For a practical question, email your name, contact details and the type of prescription review you need. Please do not put symptoms, medicines or other medical information in ordinary email; we will explain the secure route.
Prescription enquiries
Questions about the appointment or prescription hand-off.
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Official guidance used for this page:
GMC prescribing and medicines guidance ↗NHS emergency prescriptions ↗NHS Medicines A to Z ↗MHRA Yellow Card scheme ↗
General information only. Follow the directions on your prescription and medicine label, read the patient information leaflet and ask the prescriber or pharmacist if anything is unclear.