With the last August bank holiday on the way, people across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West are being reminded to order their repeat prescriptions in plenty of time.
Some community pharmacies and all GP surgeries will be closed over the August 25 bank holiday weekend, meaning patients are being urged to order repeat prescriptions as soon as possible.
Many GP practices offer an online repeat prescription service via their websites, but people who do not have online access can call their surgery for repeat medications.
Prescriptions can be collected in person or sent to a chosen pharmacy.
The NHS app is another avenue patients can use to order repeat prescriptions.
Dr Abid Irfan, director of primary care at the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board, said: "Help yourself stay well over the bank holiday by making sure you have enough of your medication to see you through.
"GP practices are closed on bank holiday Monday and many pharmacies will have different opening times.
"It's best to order your usual medications well in advance, especially if you're going away.
"And you can also help by checking with more vulnerable family members, friends, and neighbours that they have the medications they need.
"If you do run out of your medication, NHS 111 online can offer advice on how to get an emergency supply. But it's always best to be prepared."
Pharmacy opening times for the bank holiday can be found on the NHS website.
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