00:00We're kicking off with a reminder to get your orders for repeat medications in.
00:05During the festive season, lots of GPs and pharmacies are closed or they might have reduced hours.
00:10Oscar, this Friday is a key date for everyone's diary, isn't it?
00:14This Friday is Friday the 12th, an important day, particularly for repeat prescriptions.
00:19So getting your prescriptions in order before the festive period is so important
00:22because lots of GP practices will be closed.
00:25Most will certainly be closed at Christmas, on Christmas Day, on Boxing Day, on the bank holidays.
00:30And it's a difficult time for GPs at the minute.
00:32You know, we're inundated with people, coughs, colds, flu, all of these illnesses that come out at this time of year.
00:38So the receptionists are busy sorting out the repeat prescriptions.
00:41If you can, just get in early to request your repeat medicines so that you've got your stock,
00:45you're not stressing, you can be wrapping your presents and not worrying about getting down to the pharmacy to pick things up.
00:50Ideally, five working days for the pharmacy is what they ask for.
00:53Well, some are obviously quicker than that, but we need to give them plenty of time to make sure that you can get that prescription.
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