New Patient Registration

This surgery does not issue repeat (on-going) prescriptions for Benzodiazepines or Z-drugs (such as zopiclone, zolpidem).

Patients who are taking this type of medication and wish to register with us will be offered a gradual reduction programme. Patients will be provided with support to stop taking these medications.

Long term use of medications such as gabapentin, pregabalin, and opiate analgesia such as codeine, tramadol, morphine and oxycodone is no longer recommended. These medications can be addictive, have many side effects and are not usually effective long term.  Patients who are taking this type of medication and wish to register with us will have to engage in medication review and in most cases will be offered a gradual reduction programme. Patients will be provided with support to stop taking these medications.

Agreement with this policy is a strict requirement for registration with the practice. 

This policy follows national guidance to ensure the safe use of these medications.

Published: Jun 26, 2025