If your doctor has decided that you should have a repeat prescription, this means that you do not have to see your doctor every time you need a prescription to be renewed. Please request repeat prescription before you run out of medicine, ideally allowing at least two working days. There are several ways in which a repeat prescription can be requested:

1. Bring in or post either the tear off slip attached to your last prescription to the surgery, ticking the item(s) you require, or a written request. Enclose a stamped addressed envelope if you want your prescription posted back to you.

2. Fax your request to us, making sure you include your doctor's name on the request and fax to 01932 355681.

3. Order on-line by clicking above.

You should allow 48 hours before you collect your prescription from the surgery. Allow longer around Bank Holiday periods. Either take your prescription to a pharmacy to be dispensed or advise us, through your request, to which local pharmacy you would like your prescription delivered.

4. Use the Prescription Collection Service offered by your local pharmacy. They will advise you what to do. The local chemists in West Byfleet, New Haw, Pyrford and Sheerwater operate repeat prescription services.

Keep your prescription in a safe place and, if you go into hospital, take it, as well as your mediines, with you.

Occasionally, your doctor will want to review your repeat prescription and may add or remove items, as appropriate.

To reduce unnecessary NHS wastage:

• Do not over order medicines
• Request only the items needed
• Do not hoard medicines at home 'just in case' as it is unsafe
• If you choose not to take any of your medicines, please tell your doctor