These are commonly given as requests to the GP to prescribe, though sometimes the prescription will be intended for dispensing at the hospital pharmacy, especially if the need is urgent or the drugs are for hospital supply only.

If the prescription was intended to be dispensed at the hospital pharmacy, we will usually ask that you return to the hospital to have this done, so it is a good idea to check with the hospital pharmacy before you leave your hospital appointment to avoid an extra journey.

Hospital prescriptions or medication recommendations made to the GP will be issued within 48 hours – the same as other prescription requests. If the medication is needed urgently or immediately you should go to the hospital pharmacy before leaving your hospital appointment.