16/02/2026
12-month prescriptions – what you need to know
Some long-term medicines can now be prescribed for up to 12 months, if it’s clinically safe to do so.
✔️ For stable conditions
✔️ No regular monitoring required
✔️ Annual in-person review still needed
Medicines are still collected every 3 months from the same pharmacy.
Not sure if this applies to you? Chat with your GP or prescriber at your next visit.