What you need to know about requesting a controlled drug prescription at Premier Private GP — our approach, what we need from you, and how we keep prescribing safe and responsible.
Controlled drugs are medicines with a higher potential for misuse, dependency, or harm — regulated under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
Premier Private GP does not market itself as a source of controlled drug prescriptions. Where genuine clinical need exists, a CD may be prescribed — but patient safety is the overriding consideration.
Please read the following carefully before your appointment.
| ✅ What We Need from You | ❌ When We Cannot Prescribe |
|---|---|
| You are registered with an NHS GP in the UK | You decline consent for NHS GP notification or GP Connect access |
| You consent to NHS GP Connect access before the consultation | You are a UK resident but not registered with an NHS GP |
| You consent to a summary being sent to your NHS GP | No clear clinical indication for the medication |
| You sign our CD consent form at reception | Requesting the prescription earlier than expected |
| Clear clinical reason consistent with NICE guidelines | A pharmacist has previously raised a concern or declined to dispense |
| For repeats: documented history at the same dose | Lost/stolen prescription claimed without a police reference number |
| Supporting letters, recent prescriptions, or discharge summaries | Information provided is incomplete or inconsistent |
| More than 30 days' supply requested | |
| The prescribing doctor has any clinical safety concern |
The following steps apply to every controlled drug appointment at Premier Private GP.
If you are a visitor to the UK, a non-UK resident, or a temporary worker who has run out of or lost prescribed medication, we may be able to help in limited circumstances. You must provide documentation from your overseas clinician. We will only continue existing prescribed treatment — we will not initiate a new controlled drug. Any prescription is limited to your stay duration and will not exceed 30 days' supply. There must be no red flags for misuse or diversion.
If we are unable to issue a controlled drug prescription, your doctor will explain the reason and it will be documented in your clinical notes. We will not be able to reverse this decision at the same appointment.
If you have a concern about how your appointment was handled, you are welcome to raise a complaint using our formal complaints process.
Policy Reference: PPGP-CD-PAT-001 | Version 2.0 | Issued: 10 July 2026 | Next Review: July 2027
If you need a GP consultation or have questions about our prescribing policy, book online or call us directly. No referral needed.
