People in Milton Keynes reminded to order repeat prescriptions ahead of Easter break next weekend
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People taking regular medications have been urged to order repeat prescriptions in good time ahead of the long Easter weekend.
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Hide AdMany GP surgeries and pharmacies across Bedfordshire will close for some or all of the holiday period (Good Friday Friday, March 29, to Easter Monday, April 1).
Dr Sarah Whiteman, chief medical director at Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, said: “It’s important to plan ahead and order your repeat prescription in plenty of time, to make sure you don’t run out over Easter. We recommend that you order by Friday, March 22 if possible, so that your request can be approved and you have enough time for collection or delivery.
“With bank holidays on either side of the Easter weekend, it’s important to plan ahead. To avoid an unexpected gap in your medication, which can be unhelpful or even dangerous in some circumstances, make sure you order your prescription well in advance.”