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Prescriptions and Pharmacy First

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How to get your prescription for medicine, including repeat prescriptions, and about Pharmacy First Scotland.

What is Pharmacy First Scotland?

Need some quick advice for minor ailments or common conditions? Think Pharmacy First Scotland.

Important: Prescriptions

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To get your prescription you should visit a local community pharmacy.

If you want to routinely reorder a repeat prescription, your GP practice will be able to advise you on how to do this.

Information at NHS inform about prescriptions includes:

  • getting your prescription
  • what to do if you run out of medicine
  • collecting your prescription
  • reordering a repeat prescription
  • prescription charges and exemptions
  • further information and advice about your prescription
Read more about prescriptions at NHS inform

Medicines in Scotland - what's the right treatment for me?

This animation aims to help you understand more about your treatment options and how you can work with your doctor (or other healthcare professional) to ensure you gain the greatest benefit from your treatment.

  • Pharmacies

    Community pharmacies (chemists) in NHS Highland.

Last updated: 15 October 2024