Ordering Prescriptions

Routine Prescriptions:  3 working days.     

Urgent Prescriptions:   Next working day  (NOT same day) . Please ring and discuss with nurses (07 863 2112 ext 1)   Extra cost applies.

• Repeat prescriptions are only available for medications that are  Long term medications previously issued by a GP at Waihi Family Doctors, or  medications initiated by another specialist where there has been written handover to the GP.

• Any repeat requests for antibiotics, prednisone or weight loss medications wil be required to see the GP.

• Other medications will be at the disretion of the GP.

• Prescriptions are automatically sent electronically (securely) to the pharmary of your choice. 

Please note:

• If this is this is the first prescription after a hospital discharge you may be required to see the GP to review any medication changes

• New patients cannot be prescribed any medications until they have been seen by a GP at Waihi Family Doctors.  Please ensure you have obtained a repeat prescription from your existing GP prior to enrolling, or book your first appointment in advance of running out of medications.