Prescriptions

To help ensure prescriptions are processed safely, we ask patients to allow 5 working days for all routine prescription requests. Requests received after 12 noon will be treated as received on the next working day. Please do not call the surgery to chase unless 5 working days has passed.

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Please note that urgent prescription requests are only for medicines needed within 24 hours to prevent serious harm to a patient’s health (See table below). Requests made because medication has been ordered late will usually be processed through our normal timescales.

Many medicines can be safely missed for a short period. It is the patient’s responsibility to order repeat prescriptions in good time.

Need medication urgently?

If you have run out of an important repeat medication, your local pharmacy may be able to help through the NHS emergency supply service. Please contact your usual pharmacy for advice or contact 111.

Lost or stolen controlled drugs

If a controlled drug prescription has been lost or stolen, this should be reported to the police. A crime reference number may be required before a replacement can be considered.


 



 

Broadway Pharmacy 1 The Broadway, Bedford, MK40 2TJ, 01234 213338

Kidmans Surgical Chemist141 Castle Road, Bedford, 01234 354090

Fairleys Pharmacy103 Church Lane, Bedford MK41 0PW, 01234 347437

Kays Chemist108 Bromham Road, Bedford MK40 2QH  01234 353029

Goldharts Chemist41 St Peters Street, Bedford, 01234 353582

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Central East ICB does not routinely support the prescribing of medicines that are available to buy over the counter from pharmacies or supermarkets for children and adults.

This policy helps ensure NHS resources are used in the most effective way and remain available for patients with more complex healthcare needs.

Many minor illnesses and conditions can be safely managed at home using over-the-counter medicines and advice from a local pharmacist. These treatments are widely available and are often less expensive to purchase than the cost of providing them on an NHS prescription.

Patients are encouraged to:

1) Keep a small supply of common medicines at home.
2) Seek advice from their local pharmacy for minor illnesses and ailments.
3) Manage self-limiting conditions where appropriate.

The NHS belongs to all of us, and using NHS resources wisely helps ensure they are available for everyone who needs them.