Ordering repeat prescriptions
The easiest way to order repeat prescriptions is using the NHS Wales App.
This account shows you all your repeat medicine and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.
You can also:
- place your request for your next prescription at the point of collection, and the items will be dispensed awaiting collection in 4 weeks time. You will receive confirmation of the collection date in the form of a date slip and be notified by text if the practice holds a mobile contact for you
- speak with your nominated pharmacy
- drop your completed request slip to the dispensary in Brecon or reception in Sennybridge Health Centre
- post your request to the surgery
We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone or email.
If you no longer take medication that appears on your slip, please advise the doctor when you next see him/her.
Collecting your prescription
Acute prescriptions can normally be dispensed immediately after the surgery consultations.
You can usually collect your prescription 3 working days after you have ordered it.
You will need to choose a pharmacy to collect your prescription from. We call this nominating a pharmacy.
You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time:
- on the app or website where you order repeat prescriptions
- at any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions
Dispensary opening times
Our dispensaries in Ty Henry Vaughan Surgery and Sennybridge Health Centre are open as follows:
Brecon (Ty Henry Vaughan)
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.
Sennybridge
Open for collection of repeat medication on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am to 12:30pm.
Pharmacy collection service
If you are a non-dispensing patient and have to take your prescription to the chemist, you can arrange with your local community pharmacy to collect your repeat prescription for you. Please contact them for further information.
Questions about your prescription
If you have questions about your medicine, your local pharmacists can answer these. They can also answer questions on medicines you can buy without a prescription.
If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription:
- fill out an ask a medication question form
Medication reviews
If you have a repeat prescription, we may ask you to come in for a regular review. We will be in touch when you need to come in for a review.
What to do with old medicines
Take it to the pharmacy you got it from or bring it in to the surgery. Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.
About pharmacists
As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:
- coughs
- colds
- sore throats
- tummy trouble
- aches and pains
They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.
Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.
Most pharmacies have a private room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff.