Prescriptions
Ordering prescriptions
When you need more medication you can:
- Order your prescription via the NHS App
- Order online via patient access online system; please contact reception for further details
- E-mail it to us on: cmicb-wi.prescriptionssunlight@nhs.net please provide your name, date of birth and names of the medication you need.
- Post the counterfoil in our internal mail box (clearly mark the items you need)
- Post the counterfoil along with a stamped address envelope (clearly mark the items you need)
Queries about your medication
If you need any further information about ordering prescriptions, or any other prescription query, please feel free to call or email a member of our Meds Team from 11:30am to 3pm Monday – Friday, 0151 644 0055 – option 2 when calling or cmicb-wi.prescriptionssunlight@nhs.net via email.
When ordering your medication useful words/phrases to know:
- Repeat medication – medication that your clinician feels is appropriate to have just a yearly review unless you wish to review sooner.
- Acute medication – medication that may require more regular monitoring or is for short-term use only
- Counterfoil – this is the slip that is attached to the green part of the printed prescription – if you have repeat medication, this will be on the counterfoil
Those on regular medication will be asked to see a a healthcare professional at least once a year for a review and reminders should appear on your counterfoil. Please book an appointment when you get these reminders, to avoid unnecessary delays to further requests.
Pharmacy services
Think Pharmacy is a scheme that allows patients to visit their pharmacy for advice and treatment of the following conditions; UTI, Migraine, Conjunctivitis, Impetigo, Fungal skin infection and Oral Thrush.
Do you have a minor illness or ailment? You may be able treat your symptoms at home.
Your local pharmacy or chemist can provide you with expert advice for free.
Many pharmacies even have private consultation rooms and are open in the evenings and weekends.
Check here for your local pharmacy and their opening hours.
Pharmacists can advise on how to treat the following:
| Condition | Age range |
| Acute otitis media (ear infection – new) | 1 to 17 years |
| Impetigo | 1 year and over |
| Infected insect bites | 1 year and over |
| Shingles | 18 years and over |
| Sinusitis | 12 years and over |
| Sore throat | 5 years and over |
| Uncomplicated urinary tract infections | Women 16-64 years |
