As of the 1st November 2021 all prescriptions for Streamside Surgery practice will be dealt with by the new PCN Prescription Hub – Severnvale Prescription Hub.
Ordering repeat prescriptions
The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are:
- Through your NHS account (via NHS website or the NHS App)
- Using Patient Access
- Bring the paper form to the surgery
- Post to Severnvale Prescription Hub, Almondsbury Surgery, Sundays Hill, Bristol, BS32 4DS
- Email; bnssg.streamsideprescriptions@nhs.net
We do not take repeat prescription requests over the phone.
Collecting your prescription
You can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 3 to 5 working days after you have ordered it.
You will need to choose a pharmacy to collect your prescription from. We call this nominating a pharmacy.
You can change your nominated pharmacy at any time:
- Via the NHS app or website where you order repeat prescriptions
- At your GP practice
- At any pharmacy that accepts repeat prescriptions
Prescription charges
Find out more about prescription charges (nhs.uk) and if you may be eligible for free prescriptions.
Questions about your prescription
If you have questions about your medicine, your local pharmacists can answer these. They can also answer questions on medicines you can buy over the counter.
The NHS website has information on how your medicine works, how and when to take it, possible side effects and answers to your common questions; Go to Medicines A to Z (nhs.uk)
If you would like to speak to someone about your prescription please contact our team at Severnvale Prescription Hub on 01454 205099, between 10am – 12:30 and 14:30 – 17:30.
Medication monitoring
Some medication requires monitoring to keep you safe. This table shows how often you should have a blood test done. This is not an exhaustive list and you may require other monitoring as advised by your GP
| Medication | Monitoring Frequency |
| Blood Pressure Medication | Annually blood test |
| Blood Thinner Medication Except Warfarin | Annually blood test |
| Warfarin Tablets | As advised by clinic |
| Diabetes Medication | Annual blood test and review with nurse, but may be more frequent if advised by diabetic nurse |
| Thyroid Medication | Annual blood test |
| Contraceptive Pill | Annual form to complete -usually sent via SMS but can be accessed on website or paper copy from reception |
| Spironolactone | Blood test every 4 months |
| Methotrexate Medication | Blood test every 3 months |
| Statin Medication | Annual blood test |
| Asthma Medication | Annual form to complete and a review with nurse if required |
| COPD Medication | Annual form to complete and a review with nurse if required |
What to do with old medicines
Take it to a local pharmacy. Do not put it in your household bin or flush it down the toilet.
About pharmacists
As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:
- Coughs
- Colds
- Sore throats
- Tummy trouble
- Aches and pains
Find your local pharmacy (nhs.uk) and their opening hours, you do not need an appointment.