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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.
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We do not take repeat prescription requests over the telephone.
You can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 3 to 5 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:
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.
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.
Find out more about prescription charges (nhs.uk).
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As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:
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 consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.
The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is an NHS service. It gives you the chance to change how your GP sends your prescription to the place you choose to get your medicines or appliances from.
What does this mean for you?
You will have more choice about where to get your medicines from because they can be collected from a pharmacy near to where you live, work or shop.
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After careful consideration, we will no longer prescribe benzodiazepines or sedatives (such as diazepam) for patients experiencing fear of flying. Many other GP practices have adopted similar policies.
Patients sometimes request diazepam to help manage a fear of flying or to aid sleep during flights.
Initially introduced in the 1960s, benzodiazepines – such as Diazepam were considered revolutionary. However, over time it became increasingly clear that they have significant drawbacks. Short-term effects include memory impairment, reduced coordination, decreased concentration, and slower reaction times. Long-term use can lead to addiction, with withdrawal symptoms such as seizures, hallucinations, agitation, and confusion. There are also long-term risks, including impacts on cognition and balance. Unfortunately, benzodiazepines have become widely misused and are now a common drug of abuse.
Because of these issues, the use of benzodiazepines has been increasingly restricted worldwide since the 1980s and 1990s—particularly in the UK.
In the UK, Diazepam is classified as a Class C / Schedule IV controlled drug.
The following guide outlines why this medication is no longer prescribed by our practice for flying-related anxiety:
Given the above concerns, we will no longer prescribe Diazepam for flight anxiety. Instead, we recommend either self-referral to NHS Talking Therapies (https://notts-talk.co.uk/getting-support/), Hypnotherapy or the following aviation industry-approved flight anxiety courses, which are widely accessible:
Please note: Flight anxiety is not covered under General Medical Services as defined by the NHS GP contract. Therefore, we are not obligated to prescribe medication for this condition.