Order Prescriptions Early: Christmas and New Year Opening Times
At busy times like Christmas and New Year, planning ahead is vital.
We can’t help wrap the presents or stuf the turkey, but we can help keep you healthy this Christmas. Our most important message is to order prescriptions early.
GP Opening Times
All the Bank Holidays fall in the middle of weeks this festive season.
GP practices won’t be closed for more than 2 days at a time. But they will very busy on the days they are open.
Here are the opening times for Christmas and New Year.
| Day | Date | Open/Closed |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Monday | 23rd December | ✅ Open |
| ✅ Tuesday | 24th December | ✅ Open |
| ❌ Wednesday | 25th December | ❌ Closed |
| ❌ Thursday | 26th December | ❌ Closed |
| ✅ Friday | 27th December | ✅ Open |
| ❌ Saturday | 28th December | ❌ Closed |
| ❌ Sunday | 29th December | ❌ Closed |
| ✅ Monday | 30th December | ✅ Open |
| ✅ Tuesday | 31st December | ✅ Open |
| ❌ Wednesday | 1st January | ❌ Closed |
| Thursday | 2nd January | ✅ Open |
Order Prescriptions Early
The quickest and easiest way to request a repeat prescription is with the NHS App.
Usually, it’s best to allow at least three full working days from request to collection.
But at such busy times, please reorder as early as you can.
You can send your request through the NHS App at any time. You don’t need to wait for your GP to be open. Requesting a prescription in the NHS App takes just a few taps, so don’t put it off.
- Open the NHS App and make sure you are logged in.
- Tap ‘Repeat Prescriptions‘ in the centre of the homepage
- You can view or change your nominated pharmacy.
- Tap the green ‘Continue’ button.
- You can view your medicines and select any you would like to request.
- Tap the green ‘Continue’ button.
- Check you are happy with the details, and tap the green ‘Request prescription’ button
- You can see what to do next and view the status of your requests