Prescriptions
Learn how to manage repeat prescriptions, nominate a pharmacy and query your medications.
If you take medication regularly, it may be put on 'repeat'. This means that a Doctor has authorised you to have this medication prescribed without an appointment each time you need it.
You will then be able to request medications. Please put your requests in with plenty of time before you run out of them.
Ordering repeat prescriptions
The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:
These accounts show you all your repeat medicine and dosage and you can choose the ones you need.
You can also:
- fill out a repeat prescriptions request form
- bring the paper form to the surgery during opening hours
We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone.
Collecting your prescriptions
You can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 3 to 5 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 NHS App
- using our online form
Use the NHS website to find a local pharmacy.
Questions about your prescription
If you have questions about your medicine, your local pharmacist can help. They can also advise on medicines you can buy without a prescription.
The NHS website provides information on how your medicine works, when and how to take it, possible side effects, and answers to common questions.
If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription, please call 0161 271 3010.
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.
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 consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.
Prescription charges
Find out more about prescription charges (nhs.uk).
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.
Pharmacy Easter Bank Holiday Opening Times
| Pharmacy | Good Friday 18th April 25 | Easter Sunday 20th April 25 | Easter Monday 21st April 25 |
| Asda Pharmacy The Old Cricket Ground, Dane Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 6XT 01706 652 010 |
10:00 - 16:00 | Closed | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Boots the Chemist 7 & 8 Riverside Retail Park, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1BE 01706 521974 |
09:00 - 17:30 | Closed | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Tesco Pharmacy Barton Road, Middleton, M24 1UQ 0345 675 7298 |
10:00 - 16:00 | Closed | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Yorkshire Street Pharmacy 200 Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, OL16 2DW 01706 559 002 |
16:00 - 20:00 | 12:00 - 20:00 | 16:00 - 20:00 |
| Unicare Pharmacy 69 Smithybridge Road, Smithybridge, Littleborough, OL15 0DY 01706 373 894 |
Closed | 08:00 - 12:00 | Closed |
| Boots UK Ltd Boots the Chemist, Unit G8, Middleton Shopping Centre, Middleton, M24 4EL 0161 643 2101 |
10:00 - 16:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Strand Pharmacy 18 The Strand, Kirkholt, Rochdale, OL11 2JG 01706 649 874 |
Closed | Closed | Closed |
| The Hub Pharmacy Ltd Wellfield Pharmacy, Oldham Road, Rochdale, OL11 1AD 01706 508 121 |
Closed | Closed | Closed |
