Prescription collection in Cirencester

Getting to the pharmacy sounds straightforward until it is not. A busy week, a car off the road, a knee that is not right, a parent at home who needs company. I collect repeat prescriptions from pharmacies in Cirencester and the villages, and can drop off new ones at the GP or pharmacy on your behalf.

What is included

Collection from any pharmacy in Cirencester, Tetbury, Fairford and the villages. I sign in where required, collect the bag under the right name, and bring it to your kitchen.

For the first visit, I'll confirm what paperwork the pharmacy needs. Most pharmacies are happy for somebody to collect on your behalf with a signed note or a pre-nominated collector. I'll talk you through that.

What is NOT included

I don't give medical advice, open your medication, sort dosette boxes, or handle controlled drugs beyond collecting the sealed bag. If the pharmacy needs you there in person, which some controlled medicines do, I'll tell you and arrange a collection trip together instead.

How long it takes

A Cirencester pharmacy collection is usually under 30 minutes door to door. Tetbury or Fairford is a longer round trip, around an hour, because of the drive.

Pricing

The first hour is £55 and includes getting to you if you're within five miles of Cirencester. It's the minimum charge, so adding a shop or an errand to a collection makes good use of it. Fairford, Tetbury and Lechlade take about an hour. Further out, I charge 45p for each mile beyond the first five, there and back.

Common questions

Is my prescription safe with you? Yes. I'm DBS checked and insured, and I hand the sealed bag to you in person. I never leave it on the doorstep.

What if the pharmacy will not release the prescription to a third party? I'll tell you straight away, and either arrange to collect you to go in person, or ring you so you can authorise it over the phone if the pharmacy allows that.

Can you pick up other bits from the pharmacy? Yes. Over-the-counter items, incontinence supplies, a specific vitamin. Give me the list in advance.