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Repeat Prescriptions
Patients using Weight Loss Injections and the contraceptive pill or Hormone Replacement Therapy
Lots of patient in the UK are now using weight loss medications that they purchase from private providers (for example tirzepatide ‘Mounjaro’, semaglutide ‘Ozempic’ or ‘Wegovy’ and liraglutide ‘Saxenda’).
- These drugs slow down how quickly food passes through the stomach. In turn this can affect how well certain other medications are absorbed.
- If you take an oral contraceptive pill or tablets as part of your HRT regimen, weight loss medications may cause them to be ineffective. This could result in an unwanted pregnancy, or uncontrolled thickening of the lining of your womb.
If you are using these medications and are on an oral contraceptive pill
- We advise you to consider switching to a more reliable, non-oral contraceptive instead e.g. a coil or implant
- In the meantime, please ensure you are using condoms alongside your pill for at least 4 weeks after starting the weight loss medication and for at least 4 weeks after each dose increase
- Use condoms (or avoid sexual intercourse) if you develop diarrhoea or vomiting whilst taking these medications – and follow the usual rules as stated in your contraceptive pill leaflet
Diarrhoea and vomiting are common side effects of weight loss injections
The data available regarding these issues remains limited as such widespread use of these medications is still new. We will update this statement as and when new guidance becomes available. In the meantime, if you are unsure if you are affected by these issues we suggest making a routine appointment with us.
For other issues relating to your privately sourced medications such as side effects and dosing advice, please speak to your private provider as they are the prescriber.
If you are using these medications and are on HRT in any oral/tablet form
- Poor absorption of oral progestogens (for example, utrogestan, norethisterone and medroxyprogesterone) may lead to uncontrolled thickening of the lining of your womb (or endometrium), which in turn could lead to endometrial cancer
- We strongly advise you to book a telephone appointment with us to discuss safer HRT options, such as a mirena coil or combination patch
- This does not mean you will need to stop your HRT, but you should speak to us to ensure you are on optimal treatment. You should remain vigilant whilst on HRT and report any unusual bleeding to us.
The data available regarding these issues remains limited as such widespread use of these medications is still new. We will update this statement as and when new guidance becomes available. In the meantime, if you are unsure if you are affected by these issues we suggest making a routine appointment with us.
For other issues relating to your privately sourced medications such as side effects and dosing advice, please speak to your private provider as they are the prescriber.
Ordering a Repeat Prescription
Repeat prescriptions have to be approved by the doctor. You can get them from reception by giving two working days' notice.
We do not accept repeat prescription requests over the phone.
When you order a prescription online, you can have it sent electronically to a pharmacy of your choice. This is called a nomination.
The NHS App
Order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App or NHS website, and have them sent to a pharmacy of your choice.
Use Online Services
The easiest way to order your prescription is by using our online services.
Contact Us Online
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Other Options
- Use the tear-off slip to re-order by post.
- Fill in a prescription request slip which you can get from the reception.
- Send a stamped addressed envelope for the postal request. Please allow longer for these to be returned you.
- Make an appointment with the Doctor (or Nurse if appropriate) when your review is indicated.
- If you run short of medication unexpectedly, your regular Pharmacist may be able to help you pending a repeat prescription being ordered in the normal way.
Prescriptions can be delivered direct to Boots, Rowlands, Marston or Northway Pharmacy, Wellbeing Pharmacy in Abingdon Road or Sainsbury’s at Heyford Hill.
Help Us to Help You
- Please only order what you need.
- Please order all your repeat items once in one go and not scattered over the month. This saves your time and ours.
- Please tell us if the quantity of some of your medicines are out of synch with the rest so as we can synchronise them.
- Please tell us when you stop medication so we can remove it from your repeat prescription.
- Please tell us if you are taking a different dose to that stated so as we can amend it.
Medication Reviews
Patients on repeat medication will have their medication reviewed at least once a year and may be asked to make an appointment with the GP or Practice Nurse. If you need to make an appointment 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 regular prescriptions to be processed and remember to take weekends and bank holidays into account. Patients requesting acute items (those not on regular repeat) may have to wait longer. Patients using the postal service should allow longer.
You can arrange to have your medication delivered to your home by your local chemist. Please ask your pharmacist about this service.
Medication Queries
Please get in touch with the surgery to raise a query about your medication.
Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions
Extensive exemption and remission arrangements protect those likely to have difficulty in paying charges (NHS prescription and dental charges, optical and hospital travel costs).
The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.
When going abroad you can take your NHS medications with you.
Please visit the NHS website for the latest Prescription Charges
These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.
Further Information
Electronic Prescription Service
The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) sends electronic prescriptions from GP surgeries to pharmacies. Eventually EPS will remove the need for most paper prescriptions.
Electronic Repeat Dispensing
Learn about the benefits of Electronic Repeat Dispensing and how to set it up.