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Order NHS Prescriptions by April 11 for Easter

4/10/2025

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With Easter just around the corner, patients are urged to place their NHS repeat prescriptions by April 11 to sidestep any delays. The upcoming bank holiday will see many GP surgeries and pharmacies shut, creating a surge in demand. Boots pharmacist Bina Mehta stresses the importance of ordering early to guarantee timely access to essential medications for the holiday weekend.

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With Easter just around the corner, patients are urged to place their NHS repeat prescriptions by April 11 to sidestep any delays. The upcoming bank holiday will see many GP surgeries and pharmacies shut, creating a surge in demand. Boots pharmacist Bina Mehta stresses the importance of ordering early to guarantee timely access to essential medications for the holiday weekend.