Prescriptions

Registered and enrolled patients can request a repeat prescription for their long-term medication.

You can request a repeat prescription as follows:
• Call 092736003 to speak to a nurse or leave a message with reception
• Request through our Patient Portal ManageMyHealth

Prescription and Repeat Prescription Request Policy:

From February, some long‑term medicines in New Zealand can be prescribed for up to 12 months at a time. This makes it easier for many people to get their regular medicines without needing frequent GP visits.

However, not all medicines are safe to prescribe for a full year. Some require regular blood tests, dose adjustments, or close monitoring to keep you safe.

What You Can Expect:

Your prescriber will:

•  Explain why a shorter prescription is needed
•  Arrange any required blood tests
•  Review your medicines regularly
•  Work with you to keep your treatment safe and effective.

Medication Review Consultations:

Due to the increased duration of prescriptions, you will be required to book a face-to-face Medication Review Consultation with your GP. Should you require the GP to review other health concerns, you will need to book a separate consultation with the GP. The GP will not have the required time to discuss other health issues during the Medication Review consultation.

Medication Prescriptions:

Patients which have seen the doctor for a Medication Review Consultation between 1 November 2025 and 31 January 2026, can request a repeat prescription for 3 months, but will be required to see the doctor for their Medication Review Consultation at six months.

• Normal consultation and repeat prescription fees apply

Monthly Medication Prescriptions

• A repeat prescription can be requested monthly
• A three-monthly (3) face-to-face Medication Review Consultation is required
• Normal consultation and repeat prescription fees apply

Three Monthly Medication Prescriptions

• A three-monthly (3) face-to-face Medication Review Consultation is required
• Normal Consultation fees apply

Six Monthly Medication Prescriptions

• A six monthly (6) face-to-face Medication Review Consultation is required
• Normal Consultation fees apply

12- Monthly Medication Prescriptions

• A 12-monthly face-to-face Medication Review Consultation is required
• Normal Consultation fees apply

New Enrolled Patients

• A face-to-face Medication Review Consultation is required; no prescriptions will be provided without consultation.
• Pre-payment will be required when you arrive for your consultation.
• Consultation fees apply

Running out of medication and forgot to book your appointment

• A one-month (1) prescription can be requested
• Normal repeat prescription fees apply