Oakleaf Medical Practice

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HOW DO I....
OBTAIN REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS?

Re-order slips are given out with every repeat prescription and these should be used when ordering the next batch.

Repeat prescriptions can be ordered in a number of ways:

• By depositing the completed re-order slip in the box at reception.
• By written request.
• By fax to (028) 71373248.
• By email to reception.602@oakleaf.gp.n-i.nhs.uk

All requests made before noon will be ready at 1.30pm the following day. Requests after noon will be ready at 5.30pm the following day. In all cases 24 hours' notice must be given.

Generic Prescribing
The practice has adopted the policy of generic prescribing. In some cases the medicine you receive on prescription will remain as before, but it is possible that there will be a change or an alteration in the size and shape of the tablets/capsules. The doctors would like to reassure all patients that the generic substitution has the same biological properties, efficiency, safety and quality as branded medicines. If there are any difficulties with your prescription, please let us know.

HOW DO I...
OBTAIN MEDICAL OR FITNESS TO WORK CERTIFICATES?

A patient does not require a doctor's "sick line" for the first week of any illness. If necessary, a self-certificate may be completed to cover for this period. These are available at the reception desk. If a patient remains unable to work for more than seven days, a doctor's "sick line" will be required. Please make an appointment for this.