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HOW DO I....OBTAIN A REPEAT PRESCRIPTION?If you are taking long-term medication you may be able to repeat your prescription without seeing the doctor every time. It is helpful if you keep the printed list of medications from your prescription and hand it in when you need more medication. Alternatively, you can telephone or fax the dispensary for a repeat. Do not wait until you have run out of medication before asking for more. Please give at least 48 hours' notice (two working days) ie if you require your medications on a Monday please order on the preceding Thursday. That way you will allow us sufficient time to check your notes and order your medicines for you. OBTAIN A SICKNESS CERTIFICATE?Sometimes employers ask their employees
to obtain medical certificates from the doctor during the first week of absence
from work. You are allowed to complete a self-certification for the first week
of absence and there is no contractual obligation placed on NHS doctors to certify
such absence. Therefore, if such a sick note is required, a charge will be made
for the issue of a private sickness certificate. A letter for employers explaining
our stance is available to patients from the receptionist. |
