Prescriptions and Sick Notes

Configure Prescription Details

Repeat Prescriptions

The easiest way to order repeat prescriptions are: 

Step 1 - fill in the online services registration form found here and drop it in to us along with ID

Step 2 - once the admin team process it, you will receive an email with further account details - see an example to the right -->

Step 3 - Pop these details into Patient Services and set up your own unique username, and you are done!

When logging in with your username and password, you will see a list of your repeat medications. Simply tick each medication you are in need of and press submit. Leave the usual amount of time for it to be processed by both ourselves and your pharmacy, then collect as normal.

You can also: 

  • Post your repeat paper to the surgery
  • bring the paper to the surgery Monday to Friday post in the box at reception area.  

NOTE: Prescription requests cannot be taken over the telephone or emailed due to potential risk of errors.

Please allow 7 days for a prescription to be prepared.

Prescriptions

Medication Reviews

Patients on repeat medication will be asked to see a doctor, nurse practitioner or practice nurse at least once a year to review these regular medications and notification should appear on your repeat slip.

Please ensure that you book an appropriate appointment to avoid unnecessary delays to further prescriptions.

Sick Notes

If you have been off sick for 7 days or less 

Your employer should not ask for medical evidence that you have been ill.  However they can ask you to complete and return a self certication forn  

Find out more about sick notes on NHS Inform.  

If you have been of sick for more than 7 days 

To request a sick note: 

 

Pharmacies Alness & Invergordon

Pharamcies have qualifed healthcare professionals and pharmacists who can offer advice on medicine that you can buy without a prescription along with providing advice on minor illness.   
 
We have three Pharmacies in Alness and Invergodon.  
 
 
 
 

Page last reviewed: 03 June 2025
Page created: 01 July 2022