Emergency Supplies
Running out of medication and don’t have a prescription readily available? We provide an emergency supply to ensure you don’t go without your essential treatment.
How Our Emergency Supplies Service Works
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
- With your consent, we will review your GP records to determine whether you qualify for an emergency medication supply.
Step 2: Visit or Call Us
- If you require urgent medication, you can visit our pharmacy or contact us by phone. Our professional team is available to guide you through the process and provide the necessary support.
Step 3: Receive Your Medication
- If you are eligible, we will dispense your medication without requiring a prescription, ensuring you get the treatment you need as quickly as possible.
Step 4: Understanding the Cost
- If you qualify for free prescriptions, the emergency supply may be provided free of charge.
- If you are not eligible for free prescriptions, there may be a charge for the medication.
Eligibility for Emergency Supplies
You may qualify for this service if:
- You have previously been prescribed the medication.
- You have forgotten or run out of your prescription.
- You meet the criteria for free NHS prescriptions, in which case the service may be provided at no cost.
Commonly Asked Questions
How do you get an emergency supply of medication?
If you have run out of your regular medication, Cleckheaton Pharmacy offers an emergency supply service. We can help if the medicine has been previously prescribed. Visit us and call for more details.
Can emergency supplies be made for controlled drugs?
Pharmacists are only to provide emergency supplies of controlled drugs if there is an immediate need for the supplies and if specific conditions are met.
Can you get an emergency supply of medication?
You can get an emergency supply of medication if you meet the eligibility criteria.
