Diarrhoea and vomiting (D&V) is a common illness and usually caused by viral gastroenteritis and sometimes food poisoning. It often takes a few days for symptoms to resolve - the NHS website has some threat advice : ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/care/ If you have a pre booked appointment at the surgery (eg for dressing, injection or smear) and are experiencing symptoms of D&V, we ask that you contact us to reschedule to when you are well and symptom free. This helps to reduce the spread of viral gastroenteritis at the practice.
eRD
Electronic repeat dispensing (eRD)
This is a useful option for patients who are on stable, long term medication. Electronic repeat dispensing means you only need to request your medication every 6-12 months depending on your review date. Prescriptions will automatically be sent to your pharmacy every four weeks without you having to do anything. Our prescribing team are working hard to get appropriate patients signed up to this. If you are interested in this service, please contact the surgery to discuss further.
