Repeat Prescriptions

Patients on long-term medication can order repeat prescriptions in the following ways:

• By telephone – call between 11:00 and 16:00.
• By post - Address: Bayview Medical Pratice, Rath Mor Centre, Bligh's Lane, BT48 0LZ
• By email -RepeatPrescription.Z00625@gp.hscni.net
• In person- at the surgery
• Pharmacy- Leave your reorder form into the pharmacy
• Online Services - Please contact the surgery re this service or call in to the surgery and fill out a form

**Prescriptions can ONLY be collected between 3pm and 5pm, unless otherwise agreed. Alternately you can nominate a pharmacy to collect your prescription for you. To avail of this service please telephone the surgery for more info.**

In all cases 48 hours notice must be given. 

Generic Prescribing

The practice has adopted the policy of generic prescribing.  In some cases the medicine you receive on prescription will remain as before, but it is possible that there will be a change or alteration in the size and shape of the tablets/capsules.  The doctors would like to reassure all patients that the generic substitution has the same biological properties, efficacy, safety and quality as branded medicines.  If there are any difficulties with your prescription, please let us know.

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications and notification should appear on your repeat slip. Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.

Please allow 48 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed. Any problems after this time please telephone the surgery.

Minor Ailments Scheme

The Minor Ailments Scheme is to enable patients to get free advice and medicine (if appropriate) for a defined list of illnesses from a pharmacist, without needing a GP prescription.  The Pharmacist will ask about your symptoms, your medical history and other medicines that you take.   This will help them make an appropriate recommendation for treatment.  In some cases the pharmacist may need to refer you to another Healthcare professional such as your GP.

Please see list of conditions below that can be treated under the Minor Ailments Scheme:

• Acne Vulgaris
• Athlete’s foot
• Acute Diarrhoea
• Ear Wax
• Groin area infection
• Haemorrhoids
• Head lice
• Mouth Ulcers
• Scabies
• Threadworms
• Vaginal Thrush
• Verrucae

The Minor Ailments scheme CANNOT treat:

• Pregnant patients
• Those who have tried an OTC treatment which has not worked
• Immunocompromised patients