Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Published: 26 March 2025
Good afternoon,
Did you know that your local pharmacy can provide you with an emergency supply of medicine?
If you run out of prescribed medicine and can’t get a prescription before your next dose, you may be able to obtain an emergency supply from a pharmacy. You should take an old prescription/repeat slip or the medicine packaging with you to the pharmacy, if you have it.
You'll be assessed by the pharmacist to find out:
- If you need the medicine immediately
- Who previously prescribed the medicine
- What dose of the medicine you normally take
The pharmacist needs to know the answers to these questions before they can make an emergency supply of a prescription–only medicine. They will keep a record of your details, the medicine they provide and the nature of the emergency. The pharmacist will also inform your GP that an emergency supply has been made.
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