Repeat dispensing
You can order your repeat prescription by telephone, email, online or simply handing in your request form at in store. We collect prescriptions from local surgeries twice daily. Our unique service can locate your prescription at any stage of the collection process.
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Dispensing Medicines
We dispense both NHS and private prescriptions for you. Information and advice will be offered to you, to help you (and carers) use your medicines safely and effectively. We will also keep appropriate records of your medication to allow advise you when you have non-prescription medication too. We pride ourselves by maintaining a comprehensive stock of medicines, both branded and non-branded, so you are able to get your medication to you on time.
There are times when some medicines are not available from the manufactures, in those situations we use a number of our trusted wholesaler to source and then deliver your prescription. We also contact your GP surgery to inform them when certain medicines are not available and if there is an appropriate alternative.
Dispensing Medicine Appliances
We can supply medical appliances and offer information and clinical advice if you use any of the following appliances: certain catheter appliances, tracheostomy and laryngectomy appliances; anal irrigation systems; a vacuum pump or constrictor ring for erectile dysfunction, wound drainage pouches, incontinence appliances and stoma appliances. We can also deliver it to your home at a convenient time to you.
Medicine Use Review
If you have a long-term health condition, especially Cardiovascular or an illness which effects your breathing such as Asthma or COPD and take medicines prescribed by your doctor, your pharmacist can meet with you to undertake and MUR. They will discuss when is the best time to take your medicines, any side effects, and how your drugs might interact with over the counter products or food/alcohol. It will allow you to learn more about your medicines and ask questions you may have. It’s a free service and will only take between 10-20 minutes.
Minor Ailments Scheme
Customers of Rexall Chemist have access to the minor ailments scheme for common health problems such as Cystitis and Impetigo. These can be treated with over-the-counter products by the Pharmacist without needing to see your doctor just for a prescription.
You GP receptions will give you a Minor Aliment note for presentation at the pharmacy for us to review.
New Medicine Service
For a number of reasons, including side effects, the need for further information and practicalities of taking their medicines, it is estimated that between 33 and 50% of medicines are not taken as prescribed. The NMS provides early support to patients to identify any problems they may be having with their medicines and identify solutions to these problems. As part of the service any further information you may need is also provided. This should enable you to maximise the benefits of the medication they have been prescribed. This consultation is based on three discussions with the pharmacist based on different times after starting the new medication prescribed to you.
Unwanted Medicines
Do not attempt to dispose of medicines yourself, instead please return all unwanted medicines to the pharmacy where we will dispose of them safely. We accept unwanted medicines, from households and individuals, which require safe disposal. Medicines will be collected and disposed of safely from pharmacies
