Emergency Medicines Supply
If you’ve run out of your regular medication and can’t get a prescription, our pharmacies are here to support you. Make a referral to us today.
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Request an emergency medication supply
Supply is subject to eligibility and assessment by a Pharmacist, including an evidence check to assess you’ve been prescribed these medicines in the past. We will not supply medicines where there is a risk of misuse or where clinical assessment is required – such as antibiotics, certain painkillers or controlled drugs.
Important things to know:
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Direct your supply request to one of our pharmacies near you, and our Pharmacists will be here to support you.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
All patients are directed to make an emergency medicines supply request via NHS 111. You can use the online service to send your request straight away, or you can also call NHS 111.
The NHS emergency service is designed to bridge the gap until you can contact your GP. Typically, the pharmacist will provide enough medication for 5 to 30 days, depending on the type of medicine and the nature of the urgency.
The clinical assessment by NHS 111 and the pharmacist is free. However, if a medication is supplied, you will be required to pay the standard NHS prescription charge per item unless you are medically or financially exempt.
Pharmacies and cannot provide emergency supplies of Controlled Drugs (such as strong painkillers or ADHD medication) without a valid prescription. In these cases, 111 will usually direct you to the relevant Out of Hours service.
