Can I book Emergency Prescription Service without seeing a GP first?

Yes. Emergency Prescription Service is a private service you can book directly with us, with no GP referral and no need to be registered with a nearby practice. If your needs would be better met by a GP or hospital, we will tell you clearly and point you in the right direction.

Can I have Emergency Prescription Service done in central Edinburgh?

Yes. Emergency Prescription Service is available at Forrest Pharmacy, 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP, as part of our Private Prescribing Service. We are in the city centre, a short walk from the Old Town, Southside and Newington, with bus routes stopping nearby. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Book online or call 0131 225 7770.

Can I just walk in for Emergency Prescription Service?

Walk-ins are welcome, and we keep appointments available each day for people who need to be seen quickly. Booking ahead, online or on 0131 225 7770, is the best way to secure a time that suits you. If you are unsure whether this is the right service, ask to speak to a pharmacist when you call.

Emergency Prescription Service

If you have run out of a regular medicine and cannot reach your GP in time, we may be able to supply an emergency amount to keep you going.

A pharmacist beside a shelf of medicines

Community pharmacies are the first point of contact for everyday healthcare.

NHS

Availability: Private service
Clinic: Private Prescribing Service
Referral: None needed
Registration: Not required
Where: 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP

Emergency Prescription Service, Explained

This happens most often at weekends, over holidays, or when you are away from home and your prescription is registered elsewhere. It is a common situation and usually a solvable one.

Bring whatever detail you have about the medicine and dose. There are medicines that cannot be supplied this way, and we will tell you straight away if yours is one of them so you are not left waiting.

Why People Choose Emergency Prescription Service

Same-day appointments

Usually seen the same day, without waiting for a GP appointment to come free.

Assessed by a prescriber

An independent prescribing pharmacist assesses you and can prescribe where it is appropriate.

Honest advice

If treatment is not the right answer, or you need to see a GP, we will tell you plainly.

Private consultation room

Every consultation happens behind a closed door, not at the counter.

How it Works

What Happens at Your Emergency Prescription Service Appointment

Book a consultation

Book online or call in. There is usually something available the same day.

Talk it through

The pharmacist asks about your symptoms, your history and anything you already take, examining you where that helps.

Agree what happens next

Where treatment is right for you, we supply it there and then. Where it is not, we explain why and point you to who can help.

Booking

Request Your Emergency Prescription Service Appointment

Online booking is coming soon. In the meantime, leave your details below and a member of our team will call you back to arrange a convenient time, usually the same day.

Prefer to Call?

Speak to a member of the team directly. We are happy to answer any questions and book you in over the phone.

0131 225 7770

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Or visit us at 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP.

Emergency Prescription Service: Your Questions Answered

Can I book Emergency Prescription Service without seeing a GP first?: Yes. Emergency Prescription Service is a private service you can book directly with us, with no GP referral and no need to be registered with a nearby practice. If your needs would be better met by a GP or hospital, we will tell you clearly and point you in the right direction.
Can I have Emergency Prescription Service done in central Edinburgh?: Yes. Emergency Prescription Service is available at Forrest Pharmacy, 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP, as part of our Private Prescribing Service. We are in the city centre, a short walk from the Old Town, Southside and Newington, with bus routes stopping nearby. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Book online or call 0131 225 7770.
Can I just walk in for Emergency Prescription Service?: Walk-ins are welcome, and we keep appointments available each day for people who need to be seen quickly. Booking ahead, online or on 0131 225 7770, is the best way to secure a time that suits you. If you are unsure whether this is the right service, ask to speak to a pharmacist when you call.

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