Clinical Pharmacy

Repeat Prescribing Support

Safe, efficient repeat prescribing that frees up GP and admin time.

What does a repeat prescribing support service do?

Safe, efficient repeat prescribing that frees up GP and admin time. BCS supports gp practices, primary care networks, gp federations across the UK from hubs in Halifax and London, covering processing repeat requests, synchronising medicines, reauthorisation.

Reviewed October 2026 by the BCS clinical services team.

What is this service?

Repeat Prescribing Support from Bespoke Clinical Services: safe, efficient repeat prescribing that frees up GP and admin time. Every arrangement is built around your organisation — truly bespoke, never off-the-shelf.

What can BCS support?

  • Processing repeat requests
  • Synchronising medicines
  • Reauthorisation
  • Reducing waste and over-ordering

How can it be delivered?

  • Remote sessions
  • On-site sessions
  • Part-time or full-time
  • Ongoing support
  • Flexible sessions that scale with you

Who makes clinical decisions?

BCS clinicians work within their own competence and the scope you agree. Anything outside it is escalated to your GPs or clinical lead, under your organisation's clinical governance and procedures.

How clinical governance works →

How does delivery start?

We agree the workload, scope, system access, escalation routes and reporting with you, complete clinician checks and induction, then start delivery. Progress is reviewed with you regularly.

Ways to commission →

Why choose BCS?

BCS is a truly bespoke clinical services partner. We support 50+ PCNs and 300+ GP practices with 150+ clinical pharmacists, delivered from two hubs in Halifax and London. Every clinician is backed by our management layer, structured training, clinical supervision and quality assurance, and activity is reported clearly through the BCS Impact Dashboard.

How is it funded?

Where the arrangement uses an eligible ARRS role, meets the Network Contract DES requirements and (for remote delivery) is intended to last at least six months, it may be supported through ARRS funding. Otherwise it can be funded from PCN, practice or commissioned budgets. Eligibility is always confirmed against the current NHS guidance — we never promise reimbursement.

Read our funding and ARRS guide →

Common questions

What does a repeat prescribing support service do?

Safe, efficient repeat prescribing that frees up GP and admin time. BCS supports gp practices, primary care networks, gp federations across the UK from hubs in Halifax and London, covering processing repeat requests, synchronising medicines, reauthorisation.

Who is Repeat Prescribing Support for?

It's designed for gp practices, primary care networks, gp federations, independent healthcare providers. Every arrangement is tailored to your organisation.

Can repeat prescribing support be delivered remotely?

Yes. It can be delivered remotely, on-site, or a mix of both, from our hubs in Halifax and London.

Is repeat prescribing support ARRS funded?

Where the arrangement uses an eligible ARRS role, meets the Network Contract DES requirements and (for remote delivery) is intended to last at least six months, it may be supported through ARRS funding. Otherwise it can be funded from PCN, practice or commissioned budgets. Eligibility is always confirmed against the current NHS guidance — we never promise reimbursement.

Who makes clinical decisions in repeat prescribing support?

BCS clinicians work within their own competence and the scope you agree. Anything outside it is escalated to your GPs or clinical lead, under your organisation's clinical governance and procedures.

How does repeat prescribing support start?

We agree the workload, scope, system access, escalation routes and reporting with you, complete clinician checks and induction, then start delivery. Progress is reviewed with you regularly.

Do I need a full-time contract?

No. You can start with part-time sessions and scale up as needed.

Request Repeat Prescribing Support

Tell us a little about your organisation and we'll come back within one working day with a bespoke proposal.