The Bydand Medical Group

The prescription desk is open from 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2.00 to 4.00pm. Your prescriptions can be ordered by placing your re-order slip in the box provided at the desk. Alternatively, you can place your order by telephoning (01466) 765000: there is an answering machine service in operation 24 hours per day. Please leave your name and address along with the details of the medication that you require. Your prescription can be collected at the Health Centre or sent to a chemist of your choice (please state which chemist if using the answering machine service). Please allow two working days before collecting your prescription. If you have any problems with your prescriptions you can call (01466) 792116 and ask for 'Prescriptions'.

As there are two pharmacies in Huntly we are not allowed to dispense your medicines.

Sickness Certificate Arrangements

• If you are off work for seven days or less you are entitled to "Self Certify" and you should ask your employer or contact the Health Centre for the relevant form SC1 for the unemployed or self employed (to go to the benefits agency) or SC2 for the employed (which is sent to the employer). Doctors’ certificates will not normally be issued for these periods and if demanded a charge will be made. After the first seven days off the doctor will issue your sickness certificate. If you are in hospital the hospital will provide your certification until you are discharged. If you have not been seen you should make an appointment with doctor and or provide a hospital letter.

• If you require an extension to your sickness certificate contact the reception with the details and we may be able to issue a certificate based on your previous assessment or you may be offered an appointment with the doctor to review the situation.

• If you are requesting a final certificate (which must be for less than 14 days) contact the office as this can usually be issued without an appointment.