As we approach the August Bank Holiday Weekend, NHS Lincolnshire ICB is reminding patients to order their repeat prescriptions in plenty of time. The Bank Holiday weekend starts on Saturday 27 August and continues to Monday 29 August 2022 with many practices opening again on Tuesday 30 August.
At busy times of year like this it is important that we spend a few minutes thinking about our health care by ordering and collecting any repeat prescriptions in advance of the bank holiday weekend as many pharmacies will be closed. Patients are reminded that they should only order the items that they need.
Patients are encouraged to make sure they renew any regular prescriptions and collect medication before the holidays start as running out of daily medication over this period could have serious consequences for patients who rely on them to control their condition.
The last thing anyone would want is for patients is having their bank holiday spoilt by not being able to take regular medication. For those with long-term health problems, taking daily medication is an important part of their treatment, and many are at risk of suffering serious attacks or hospital stays if medical supplies run out. If you are visiting or away from your home and have forgotten, or run out of medication, you can contact your registered GP practice who would be able to send an electronic prescription to a pharmacy near where you are staying. If the practice is closed you can call NHS 111.
With this in mind NHS Lincolnshire ICB is asking patients, their families and carers to check now that they have enough daily medication to see them through the break. If they don’t, they should call into their pharmacist or local GP surgery in good time.
If you become unwell over the bank holiday period or need medical advice when your GP surgery is closed, GP out-of-hours services can be accessed through NHS 111 online or by calling NHS111 free of charge.