Prescriptions & test results

How to order repeat medicines and get your results

Please note: We require 72 hours to process prescription requests – this applies to all methods. Please ensure you order your medication in time.

Ordering repeat prescriptions

Repeat prescriptions are for medicines that your GP has agreed you need on an ongoing basis. If you need a new medicine or your condition has changed, please book an appointment to discuss this with a clinician.

Please allow 72 hours (3 working days) for your request to be processed. If you have requested your prescription to go directly to your local pharmacy, this may take a little longer.

Request by email

Email is the quickest and most reliable way to request your repeat prescription. Simply send your name, date of birth, and the medications you need.

Prescription email:

loth.s71487prescriptions@nhs.scot

Note: This inbox is for prescription requests only. We cannot respond to emails.

Online request form

Use our online form below to request your repeat prescription. Fill in your details and the medications you need.

Processing time:

72 hours (3 working days)

Other ways to order

Through your pharmacy

Ask your nominated community pharmacy to order on your behalf. They can request your repeat prescription directly from us.

Repeat slip

Tick the items you need on the right-hand side of your repeat prescription slip and hand it in at reception.

Prescription post box

There is a prescription post box on the main wall just outside the front main door of the practice.

We no longer accept prescription requests by telephone. Phone requests are more likely to result in errors. Please use email, the online form, or one of the methods above.

Request your repeat prescription

Online prescription request form

Complete this form to request your repeat prescription. We will process your request within 72 hours.

Turnaround times

Please allow 72 hours (3 working days) before collecting from your pharmacy.

If you have requested your prescription to go directly to your local pharmacy, this may take a little longer.

Order in good time before weekends and holidays.

Bank holidays and festive periods can delay processing. Please check how much medication you have and if you will run out around the holiday period, submit your repeat request in plenty of time.

Nominated pharmacy

A nominated pharmacy is a community pharmacy you choose to collect your prescriptions from. When you have a nominated pharmacy, we can send your prescription electronically – no paper slip needed.

Benefits

•No need to collect a paper prescription from the surgery
•Your pharmacy can order repeat medicines on your behalf
•Faster and more secure than paper prescriptions

How to set or change your nominated pharmacy

Ask at any community pharmacy and they can set it up for you, or let our reception team know. You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time.

Not sure if you have a nominated pharmacy?

Contact our reception team and we can check for you and help you set one up if needed.

Medication reviews

Some medicines need to be reviewed regularly to make sure they are still working well for you and are safe to continue.

You may be invited for a medication review before we can issue further prescriptions. This might include blood tests or a blood pressure check.

Please attend when invited – these reviews are an important part of keeping you safe. If you cannot attend, let us know and we will rearrange.

Local pharmacies

Here are the local pharmacies nearest to our practice. Any of these can be set as your nominated pharmacy to collect your prescriptions.

Barnton Pharmacy (Whitehouse Road)

0131 339 3449

Boots (Gyle Shopping Centre)

0131 317 1288

Boots (St John's Road)

0131 334 4520

Corstorphine Pharmacy (St John's Road)

0131 334 8106

Lloyds (Corstorphine Road)

0131 337 5100

Omnicare (Duart Crescent)

0131 339 6525

Omnicare (Queensferry Road)

0131 336 2861

Rowlands (Featherhall Avenue)

0131 334 4694

Test results

Getting your results

Most test results are available within 3–5 working days. Some specialist tests may take longer.

To get your test results, please phone the surgery after 11:00 am and our reception team can let you know if your results are back.

If we need to contact you

If your results need action, a member of our clinical team will contact you.

Please make sure your phone number and address are up to date so we can reach you promptly. You can update your details at reception or through our online services.

Confidentiality

We can only give results to the patient themselves, unless you have given us written consent to share with a named person.

For safeguarding reasons, we may ask security questions to confirm your identity before giving results.

Typical result times

Blood tests3–5 working days
Urine tests3–5 working days
Cervical screening2–4 weeks
X-rays and scans1–2 weeks

When to seek further advice

If symptoms persist or worsen

Contact the surgery if you are feeling worse, your symptoms have not improved, or you have new concerns while waiting for test results.

NHS Inform

Find trusted information about common tests, conditions and treatments on NHS Inform – Scotland's national health information service.