Prescriptions

If your health is stable, you have been seen recently and if your medication request is uncomplicated we are usually happy to organise a repeat prescription for you without you seeing a Doctor or Practice Nurse.

The best way to request a repeat prescription…

• Manage My Health: Request your prescription through the MMH patient portal. Remember to tell us which pharmacy you would like your prescription emailed to.
• Register with MMH: If you have not signed up to MMH ask our reception team how to register. You can do this in person at your visit or over the phone.
• Telephone the surgery: 03­ 548 2763 A request will be logged with one of the Practice Nurses.
  • Reception will probably ask you to confirm your immediate contact details and the specific medication you are requesting.
  • It is really useful for you to have the name and dose of the medications you need, when you ring in.

12 Month Prescription Renewals 

From February 2026, GPs will be able to prescribe some medicines for up to 12 months, instead of the current maximum of three months. This national change aims to make it easier for people to access their long-term medications providing their health condition is stable.

 

You may be eligible if:

• Your condition or medication (delete does) has been stable for at least 6 months
• You don’t need regular monitoring (for example blood tests or blood pressure checks)
• The medicine you take has been approved for 12-month prescribing
• You agree to a yearly, in-person review to check the medication is still suitable.

 

What is not changing:

You will still need to collect medicines in 3 monthly instalments from the same pharmacy your script was sent to, but will only need to pay the co-payment fee on the first collection. You will not be able to collect 12 months’ worth of medication at once.

 

The decision to extend your prescription length or not, rests with your GP. To find out if you can change your prescription renewal length, please book a consultation with your GP from February when the changes take effect. Decisions to extend renewal time to 12 months are made on a case-by-case basis and GPs will consider your individual health factors when making a decision. You will need a consultation with your GP before a 12-month prescription will be issued.

We do not handle email requests for medications

• We don’t reply to email requests for repeat prescriptions, as the Practice Nurses or Doctors often need to clarify other issues with you before completing the prescription and we need to verify your identity for safety purposes.