Bank Holiday Repeat Prescriptions

People in the Black Country are being reminded to order any repeat prescriptions they may need ahead of the summer bank holiday on Monday 26 August.

GP practices and pharmacies will have limited opening hours over the bank holiday weekend, making it more challenging for people to access medicines at short notice and may lead to a delay in getting your medication. 

Every bank holiday, NHS 111 sees an increase in people getting in touch about repeat prescriptions. Waiting and using emergency or urgent services over the spring bank holiday puts added pressure on already busy services.

To avoid this and to ensure health is not put at any unnecessary risk, people who take regular prescription medication are being asked to submit any repeat prescriptions that are due for renewal early to make sure there is enough time for them to be processed and dispensed.

The easiest way to order repeat prescriptions is via the NHS App or through your GP practice website. If you do not have access to GP online services, you can contact your GP practice to order prescriptions.

A full list of Black Country pharmacies and opening times can be found here.