Prescriptions
Requesting A Repeat Prescription
You do not need to see a GP or a Nurse for a repeat prescription, unless you are due a medication review or are concerned about the medications you are on. You can order a repeat prescription by bringing your repeat prescription slip into the surgery or post it in to us.
The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.
Repeat prescriptions will be issued, normally, for patients on long-term treatment, albeit regular reviews are undertaken. Requests for repeat prescriptions should be left in one of the 'repeat prescription boxes' provided. Please use the repeat slip attached to your last prescription whenever possible.
Please allow at least 2 full working days before collection.
Urgent Medications Supply
Patients can contact NHS 111 for a urgent supply of medication if its on a repeat prescriptions. Telephone 111 and choose option 2, or access the same service on line HERE seven days a week.
This service is available from all community pharmacies in Sheffield during their opening hours. In an emergency and at the patient request pharmacist can supply a prescription-only medication without a valid prescription to a patient who has previously been prescribed the requested medication.
The Pharmacist has to interview the person at the time of the request and is satisfied that there is an immediate need for the medication to be supplied without a delay
Ways in which to order your repeat prescription:
In the Surgery - There are prescription request forms on reception for you to write your requests on and hand to a Patient Services representative.
Tear off slip from Previous Prescription- Tick the items you require on the tear off copy given to you by the Pharmacy from your previous prescription, and hand in at our Patient Services desk.
NHS App - download the NHS App - register - re-order
Post - Post your request to us and state that you wish to collect your prescription from the surgery or a specified pharmacy (Some of which will collect your prescription on your behalf)
Online - You can register for our on-line repeat prescription service - Ask at Patient Services desk.
Email - We also accept email prescription requests by emailing:
Sloan Medical Centre: sloan.reception@nhs.net
Choice and Medication website
This is a new website launched by Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust.
The website has two main strands:
• Medicines: at least 30 questions and answers on over 160 medicines used in mental health
• Conditions: at least 14 questions and answers on 22 mental health conditions
To find the resource you want use the drop down menus and click on either:
• Conditions, then scroll down to the condition you want to look at or
• Medications, then scroll down to the medicine you want to look at
If you can't find what you're looking for, there is a search box where you can free text key words. There is also a 'how to' guide on the website.
To access the website follow the link Choice & Medication
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Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is an NHS service. It gives you the chance to change how your GP sends your prescription to the place you choose to get your medicines or appliances from.
What does this mean for you?
If you collect your repeat prescriptions from your GP you will not have to visit your GP practice to pick up your paper prescription. Instead, your GP will send it electronically to the place you choose, saving you time.
You will have more choice about where to get your medicines from because they can be collected from a pharmacy near to where you live, work or shop. You may not have to wait as long at the pharmacy as there will be time for your repeat prescriptions to be ready before you arrive.
Sheffield Stop List
Please note Sheffield practices have been asked by the local CCG not to prescribe some medications that are available over the counter (OTC). The list of medications is called the SHEFFIELD STOP LIST
Sheffield STOP list