Prescriptions

Prescriptions

Repeat prescriptions

Our preferred method of prescription ordering is online. For safety we are unable to take prescription requests over the phone. You can also drop in your paper prescription to the surgery. You should only order your prescription when it is due. Please allow at least two full working days for a dispensed prescription to be collected and 2-3 days for a prescription collected from a pharmacy.

If the repeat slip states you need to book an appointment for reviews, you will need to make an appointment with your doctor before more repeats are issued.

Dispensary

The practice has five staff who work in the dispensaries at both surgeries. Sally Alfrey and Laura Orgill are mainly based at Newbold Verdon Surgery, Venetia Gilbert, Anne Hunter and Clare Davenport are mainly based at the Market Bosworth site. We also have a dispensing assistant, Hannah Thornton who assists with the day to day running of the dispensary, and works between both sites.

Dosset Boxes

If you find it difficult to remember what medications to take and when to take them we can dispense them in dosset boxes for you. The tablets are dispensed in a box which consists of each day which is broken down into four sections, the tablets are put into the appropriate section of the box so it is easy to check if you have taken your tablets or not. If you would like to try this system please speak to your Dispenser who will be happy to help. There is no obligation to continue with the system if you decide you would rather go back to the old system.

Medication Review

Getting your medication reviewed is not only important for you, but also allows the NHS to maintain a good level of service across the board. By regularly reviewing your medication, you can help the NHS save a considerable amount in terms of wasted medication. Medicine waste accounts for £300 million of NHS costs per year, but regular reviews ensure that you are only prescribed what you really need.

We are unable to safely prescribe your medication without you undergoing regular reviews and we would ask you to check your medication review date and book an appointment before you request further prescriptions.

Generic Policy

Every drug has 2 names. It can be very confusing. For example NUROFEN is a trade name or marketing name, the generic or chemical name is IBUPROFEN. Similarly PANADOL and PARACETAMOL. It is Government policy to increase the rate of generic prescribing. The Practice took the decision to prescribe generically, where possible, for all drugs some time ago. Our generic prescribing rate is over 75%. It does mean some of the drug names are almost unpronounceable - it's as difficult for doctors and dispensers as it is for patients!

Clinical Pharmacy Team at Newbold Medical Practice

Clinical pharmacists and technicians work as part of the general practice team to improve value and outcomes from medicines and consult with and treat patients directly. Having a Clinical Pharmacy team within the practice means that GPs can focus their skills where they are most needed, for example on diagnosing and treating patients with complex conditions. This helps GPs to manage the demands on their time.

The Clinical Pharmacy team will resolve day-to-day medicine issues, carry out medication reviews, advise patients taking multiple medicines and provide clinical advice about treatments options. They will also assist with communication across a patient's care pathway and manage medicines shortages by suggesting suitable alternatives where appropriate. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and ensuring patient safety. Your Pharmacy team working across the Practice are; Lisa (Pharmacy Technician), Pooja (Clinical Pharmacist), Helaina (Clinical Pharmacist), Rachel (Clinical Pharmacist) and Deepa (Senior Clinical Pharmacist).

Prescriptions are available after 48 hours. You will not be able to collect your prescription before then, unless it is an emergency

Acute Prescriptions

If you need medication that is not on a repeat but you have previously had it in the past, we may be able to issue a prescription. If you let reception know what the medication is called, and when you have previously had it, then we can ask your GP without you needing an appointment.

If you have recently had your medication changed at a hospital visit, your records may not have been updated as a letter takes time to arrive at the surgery so contact with reception would be needed to confirm that the new medication has been added to your list (and just as important that the old medicine deleted if appropriate). This may not be available until after 48 hours as your record will need to be amended by your GP so please ensure you let us know as soon as possible.

Local Pharmacies

Bosworth Pharmacy
9 Main Street Market Bosworth
Open 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday
Open 9am to 1pm Saturday
Tel 01455 290 424

Heathbrook Pharmacy
10 Arnolds Crescent Newbold Verdon
Open 8:30am to 1pm & 2pm to 6pm Monday to Friday
Open 9am to 1pm Saturday
Tel 01455 822 779

Desford Pharmacy
1b High Street Desford
Open 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 6pm Monday to Friday
Open 9am to 1pm Saturday
Tel 01455 823548