Prescriptions

Order NHS repeat prescriptions online

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Take control of your prescription with a hassle-free service

Ordering the medicines you need is simple with Well.

We'll take care of everything from sending your request to your GP to delivering your medicnes using our Click and Collect or home delivery services.

We'll also send you reminders so that you can order your prescription before you run out.

If you live in England and are registered with a GP, sign up to discover how simple ordering your repeat prescriptions can be.

How it works

Order your prescription online

Create an account online or on our app. As soon as you have, order the medicines you need.

Your request is sent to your GP for approval

To keep you safe, your GP will check your prescription to make sure it can be approved.

Our pharmacists will prepare your prescription

Our pharmacists will prepare your prescription and make sure the right medicines are dispensed to you as soon as possible.

Choose how to get your prescription

You can decide whether to have your prescription delivered directly to you or to your nearest Well Pharmacy.

Frequently asked questions

What is a repeat prescription?

A repeat prescription gives you the option to reorder medicines when you need them. Unlike a one-off prescription, we will send your prescription request to your GP so that you don’t have to worry about calling them or visiting your local practice.

We will also contact you with regular reminders so that you don’t run out of your prescription items.

We can deliver to most postcodes in England, but you must be registered with a GP. Our Click and Collect service is also available if you would prefer to pick up your items in-store.

You’ll receive your order within 7 working days.

How do repeat prescriptions work?

Once you have created an account online or with our app, you can start to order prescription items.

When you place your order, we’ll send your prescription request to your GP for approval. This should take no longer than 7 days. When your GP approves your prescription, our team of pharmacists will process your order, making sure that the medicines you want are dispensed.

You should receive your order within 4 days of our pharmacists checking it.

We’ll contact you 2 weeks before your order is expected to run out. When you’re ready, you can reorder and we’ll handle the rest.

How long does a repeat prescription take to arrive?

You’ll receive your repeat prescription within 7 days of your order.

We’ll let your GP know that you have placed your order.

Can I get my repeat prescription delivery for free?

All of our prescription medicines are delivered for free.

If you would prefer to collect your prescription in-store, we can notify you by text when it is ready to pick up.

Our FAQs can help you if you want to find out more about our prescription delivery services.

Find out more from Well

Text notifications

We'll let you know when your prescription is ready to collect with our text notification service.

Download the app

Download our app to make ordering and managing your prescriptions easier.

In as little as 3 clicks you can have your next order scheduled for delivery.

Approved by: Mital Thakrar

GPhC number: 2086675

Mital qualified as a Pharmacist and joined Well in 2013. With an extensive background in Pharmacy his current role as the Clinical Product, Digital Marketing & Innovation Manager focuses on innovation and commercial development of the online products at Well Digital.

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