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:
- using your NHS account (through the NHS website or in the NHS App)
- using the GP online system: Patient Access
- bring the paper form to the surgery, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 6.30pm
post to Severnvale Prescription Hub
- c/o Almondsbury Surgery, Sundays Hill, Bristol, BS32 4DS
You can also email:
- Almondsbry: bnssg.almondsburyprescriptions@nhs.net
- Piling: bnssg.pilningprescriptions@nhs.net
- Severn View: bnssg.severnviewprescriptions@nsh.net
- St Mary Street: bnssg.stmarystreetprescriptions@nhs.net
- Streamside: 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:
- on the app or website where you order repeat prescriptions
- at your GP practice
- at any pharmacy that accepts repeat 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 without a prescription.
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.
If you would like to speak to someone at the GP surgery about your prescription:
- phone the Pharmacists 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.
| Medication | Blood test frequency |
| BP pills | Annually kidney blood test |
| Blood thinners except Warfarin | Annually kidney blood test |
| Warfarin | As advised by clinic |
| Diabetes medication | At least annually, or as advised by nurse |
| Thyroid medication | Once a year |
| Contraceptive pill | Form to complete once a year |
| Spironolactone | Once every four months |
This is not an exhaustive list and you may require other monitoring as advised by your GP
Medication reviews
If you have a repeat prescription, we may ask you to come in for a regular review. We will be in touch when you need to come in for a review.
Prescription charges
Find out more about prescription charges (nhs.uk).
What to do with old medicines
Take it to the pharmacy you got it from or bring it in to the surgery. 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
They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.
Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.
Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.