Choose our pharmacy for your prescriptions
Would you like your electronic prescriptions to be sent to our pharmacy? You can choose your nominated pharmacy using the NHS App or NHS website. You remain free to choose any pharmacy that suits your needs, and you can change your choice at any time.
You are free to choose the pharmacy that best meets your needs. There is no obligation to nominate a particular pharmacy.
It takes a few minutes, and you stay in control.
Once your nominated pharmacy is set, your GP sends prescriptions to us electronically — so there's no paper prescription to collect from the surgery.
Ready to get started?
If you need assistance, please contact our team or visit us in person.
Nominate a pharmacy through the NHS- 1Log in to the NHS App or NHS website.
You'll need your NHS login. If you don't have one, you can set it up in a few minutes.
- 2Go to your prescriptions and select the option to choose or change your nominated pharmacy.
In the NHS App, open Prescriptions — you'll see the option to choose or change your pharmacy there.
- 3Search for your preferred pharmacy and follow the instructions to confirm your choice.
Search for Acorn Pharmacy Huntingdon and confirm. Your electronic prescriptions will then come to us.
- 4You can also speak to your GP surgery or a pharmacy team for help with the nomination process.
If you'd rather have a hand with it, ask at our counter, call 01480 425412, or ask your GP surgery.
Your medicines, handled by the team who know you
We keep track of your repeat medicines so you're not left running out.
We'll send you a text when your repeat prescription is ready to collect or deliver.
Oak Tree Centre, PE29 7HN — with free parking on site.
- Nomination is free
- Change or remove your choice at any time
- No paper prescription to collect from your GP
- Text updates when your repeat prescription is ready
- Help at the counter, by phone or from your GP surgery
Common questions about prescriptions
What does nominating a pharmacy mean?
It means your electronic prescriptions are sent straight to the pharmacy you choose, instead of you collecting a paper prescription from your GP surgery. Your chosen pharmacy receives your prescriptions until you change or remove the nomination.
Do I have to nominate Acorn Pharmacy?
No. You are free to choose the pharmacy that best meets your needs. There is no obligation to nominate a particular pharmacy, and nobody should try to influence your choice.
Can I change my nominated pharmacy later?
Yes, at any time. You can change your choice in the NHS App or on the NHS website, or by asking your GP surgery. If you change it, any prescriptions you've already requested may still arrive at your previous pharmacy.
Does it cost anything?
Nominating a pharmacy is free. Usual NHS prescription charges apply where they're relevant to you — and you may be entitled to free prescriptions.
What happens once Acorn Pharmacy is nominated?
When your GP issues a prescription it comes to us electronically, so we can start preparing your medicines and let you know when they're ready to collect or deliver.
Do you text me when my repeat prescription is ready?
Yes. We send text message updates for repeat prescriptions, so you'll know when your medicines are ready. If you'd like to receive them, ask at the counter or call 01480 425412 and we'll check we have your current mobile number.
Where are you based and when are you open?
We're at the Oak Tree Centre, 1 Oak Dr, Huntingdon PE29 7HN, with free parking on site. We're open Monday to Friday 08:45–18:00, closed 13:00–14:00, and closed at weekends.
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Nominate a pharmacy through the NHS in a few minutes. If you need assistance, please contact our team or visit us in person.