Information about EMIS online prescriptions
What is EMIS Online Prescription?
Emis online prescription will allow our patients to request prescriptions for repeta medication using our website.
Why are we using the EMIS online prescription service?
- The EMIS online prescription service is secure
- it will enable patients to request prescriptions for repeat medication outside opening hours.
When will the EMIS online prescription service go live?
Monday 10 March 2014
What do I need to do?
- contact the reception desk in person and state that you are interested in registered for the EMIS online prescription service
- present photographic identification (eg. driving licence/passport)
- confirm your name, address, date of birth
- provide your mobile number and email address.
Note: Each registered user needs to have a unique email address.
What next?
- The practice manager will process your request and give you a letter containing important information about your login details.
- Please ensure you do not lose this letter as you will need it to complete your registration.
If you have registered with EMIS then please CLICK HERE to order your prescription.
Otherwise please CLICK HERE to order using the existing system (please note this option will only be available until Tue 11 March 2014). If you have any queries, please contact reception on 01344 310202.
Repeat Prescriptions
If your regular medication has been approved on a repeat prescription basis there are a number of ways to re-order:
- In person - tick the required items on the print-out attached to your last prescription and drop it in to reception.
- By post - send it to us with a stamped addressed envelope if you want us to post it back to you.
- By fax - to 01344 310431
Requests for medication will not be taken over the telephone.
Medication Reviews
Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications and notification should appear on your repeat slip.
Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.
Please allow two full working days for prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account.