Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB
People are being advised to order any repeat prescriptions ahead of the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Pharmacies are extra busy around Bank Holidays and opening hours may be different, so it is recommended that any repeat prescriptions should be ordered by Friday 15 August at the very latest.
Dr Dave Briggs, Medical Director at NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, said: “Getting your prescriptions requested in good time helps ensure everyone gets the medication they need for over the Bank Holiday weekend.
“It takes just a couple of minutes to check what medication you already have and order any repeat prescriptions on the NHS app.”
Your local pharmacy offers a convenient way to get advice and treatment on a range of minor illnesses. And remember, pharmacists can also offer prescription medicine for some conditions without the need for you to see a GP or make an appointment.
Conditions they can offer NHS prescription medicine for are:
Read more about Pharmacy First.
Visit https://111.nhs.uk/ or phone 111 to be directed to the right service.
