{"id":310,"date":"2026-07-29T07:54:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T07:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saturnpharmacy.co.uk\/blog\/?p=310"},"modified":"2026-07-29T07:54:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T07:54:45","slug":"nhs-repeat-prescriptions-mitcham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saturnpharmacy.co.uk\/blog\/nhs-repeat-prescriptions-mitcham\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) Work in Mitcham?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Running out of medication you take every day is a hassle nobody needs. The NHS Repeat Prescription service and the Electronic Prescription Service mean most people in Mitcham never have to visit a GP surgery just to keep their treatment topped up. At Saturn Pharmacy<\/a> on Mitcham Lane, we handle the whole process, from the request through to free delivery at your door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is an NHS Repeat Prescription?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A repeat prescription is an authorisation from your GP that lets you keep receiving the same medication without booking a new appointment every time. It’s typically set up for long-term conditions like blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, and thyroid issues, where the dose rarely changes month to month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ordering a repeat usually means requesting the items through your GP’s online system, the NHS App, or your nominated pharmacy, waiting for approval (normally quick if nothing’s changed), then collecting in person or having it delivered. Your GP will still check in on your repeat medications about once a year, just to make sure everything’s still working. The NHS has a full guide on how to order a repeat prescription<\/a> if you want the official walkthrough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the Electronic Prescription Service Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Electronic Prescription Service, or EPS, lets your GP send a prescription straight to a pharmacy electronically instead of printing a paper copy for you to carry over. You “nominate” a pharmacy, and from that point on, your prescriptions go directly to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can nominate Saturn Pharmacy as your default, and change it again whenever you like. Prescriptions are stored securely and only released to authorised staff, and it means no more physically collecting paper prescriptions from your surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setting Up EPS With Your GP<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re not already nominated with a pharmacy, ask your GP surgery to set this up at your next visit or over the phone; it takes a couple of minutes. Once it’s active, most of your prescriptions move to Saturn Pharmacy automatically. Prefer to talk it through first? Book an appointment with us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Prescription Delivery in Mitcham<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not everyone can get to the pharmacy easily, and most people would rather not queue for medication they order every month anyway. So we deliver it free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your GP approves the prescription and sends it to us electronically. We prepare your medication, check it against your record, and deliver it to your address at no extra cost. It’s especially useful if you’re managing a chronic condition, caring for a family member, or just don’t have room in your schedule for a pharmacy trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Ways Saturn Pharmacy Supports Your Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Repeat prescriptions are only part of what we do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n