Replacement prescriptions
The Practice will not re-issue prescriptions for any Controlled Drug (CD) medication which:
- has been lost or stolen
- has been taken at a dose greater than prescribed causing the prescription to last less than intended.
Replacement prescriptions for other medications will be issued if clinically appropriate, as the discretion of the prescribing clinician.
Medication misuse and diversion
The Practice does not permit medication to be taken by anyone other than the patient to whom it was prescribed. Sharing, borrowing, etc. is strictly not permitted.
Requesting repeat medication which is not for your personal use is fraud and may be reported to NHS Counter Fraud Authority.
Possession of a Controlled Drug without a valid prescription is a criminal offence.