Framlingham Medical Practice

02/03/2026

Earl Soham surgery will be closed Tues 3rd March 2026 due to staff shortages. Please contact Framlingham Surgery if you have any queries.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

27/02/2026

Mounjaro Pens - Advice for patients

A falsified version of Mounjaro (tirzepatide) KwikPen 15mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen has been identified supplied by one UK online pharmacy - The Private Pharmacy Clinic, located in Birmingham. This pharmacy is unable to provide more of this medication at this time.

Check the batch number on any Mounjaro KwikPen 15mg pre-filled pens you have been dispensed. If you have a 15mg pen with batch number D873576, do not use the pen.

Patients who have this pen should report the case to the MHRA via info@mhra.gov.uk, please include “Mounjaro Pens” in the subject line.Patients should keep the pen in a safe place, the MHRA will arrange a collection.

If you are unsure of how to identify the pen or are unsure on whether you have administered an affected batch and have any questions please speak to a healthcare professional.

If you have administered injections using the pen already, please be reassured that, on the basis of the cases reviewed to date, the risk to you is low. If you have administered injections, and you are experiencing any unusual symptoms that you are concerned about, seek immediate medical attention.

If you suspect that you’ve had a side effect to these affected pens, or suspect it’s not a genuine product, or have a defective pen you can report it to our Yellow Card scheme. It is important patients do not try to extract any dosage if a pen is defective in any way.

For further information and guidance on safe use of GLP-1’s please go to GLP-1 medicines for weight loss and diabetes: what you need to know - GOV.UK.

23/12/2025

Pharmacies open over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays 2025/26

15/12/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Earl Soham Surgery will be closed on Monday 22 December 2025.

If you need any help please call Framlingham Medical Practice main line.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused

05/11/2025

We are currently experiencing a power cut at Framlingham Surgery with no access to computers or telephones. We will update you as soon as the power returns

17/09/2025

CLINICAL TRAINING CLOSURE AFTERNOON 17.9.25

Please note the Practice, including the Dispensary will be closed completely this afternoon from 1pm for staff training and there will be no clinical staff available at the surgery from 1 pm. There will also be no access to the building after this time.

If you require medical advice during this time please contact 111 or visit Framlingham Chemist Pharmacy. If you require urgent emergency medical care please call 999.

01/09/2025

Tour of Britain Cycling Race 2.9.25

Reminder that the cycle race is coming through Framlingham and there will be rolling road blocks, estimated time between 12.50 and 13.45. Delays are expected of around 15-20 minutes whilst roads are closed. Please allow extra time to attend any appointments at the surgery

02/07/2025

IMPORTANT UPDATE
DISPENSARY CARD MACHINE
The payment card machine is now working.
Thank you for your patience

02/07/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE
DISPENSARY CARD MACHINE
We are having some technical difficulties with our card payment machine.
We are in contact with the support team.
If you need to pay for a prescription please can you pay with cash until further notice.
We apologise for any inconvenience

24/06/2025

Patient Information – Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for Weight Loss

You may have seen recent media reports stating that GPs can now prescribe weight-loss injections like Mounjaro. While this is true nationally, in our area (Suffolk and North East Essex), *GPs are not commissioned to provide these medications directly for weight loss.*

Instead, the local NHS has chosen a Community Outreach service model. This means:

Access is only available through a specialist NHS weight management service (WMCOS). This is not currently operating at present.

Patients must be clinically assessed to determine eligibility.

Only those meeting strict NHS criteria (including certain BMI and health conditions) will be offered treatment.

📌 Please do not book a GP appointment just to request Mounjaro.
Your GP will not be able to prescribe it outside of the community specialist pathway.

For more details, visit the official NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB webpage:
https://suffolkandnortheastessex.icb.nhs.uk/weightmanagement

If you'd like further information or support, please contact PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service): https://suffolkandnortheastessex.icb.nhs.uk/have-your-say/patient-advice-and-liaison-service-pals/

Our Patient Advice and Liaison Service team can answer queries, pass on feedback or handle any complaints that you may have. Get contact details now.

28/05/2025

IMPORTANT
Earl Soham Surgery will be closed for the rest of the week.
If you need any help please call Framlingham Medical Practice main line.
Earl Soham Surgery will reopen on Monday 2nd June 2025.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused

14/05/2025

WEDNESDAY 14th MAY 2025
TRAINING AFTERNOON
The surgery will be closed from 13:00 to 14:00 for all staff training.
We reopen at 14:00 for prescription collection and reception support.
There will be no clinical staff in the practices. All clinical staff will be attending ICB arranged training.
Thank you