MIRENA COILS
The license for Mirena intrauterine system for contraception only has been increased from five years to eight years from the date of insertion. This change came into effect on Friday 12th January 2024 and is for Mirena only and not for other hormone containing devices such as Kyleena, Levosert and Benilexa. The extension in license is also only when the Mirena is used for contraception.
What does this mean if you are using Mirena? If
you are getting a Mirena inserted from now, you will be advised it can be used for eight years to provide contraceptive protection.
If you are already using a Mirena you can continue with your current device for eight years to prevent pregnancy. If you are aged 45 years or over at the time of insertion and using it only for contraception you will continue to be advised it can be used for 10 years or to age 55 (outside of the license). For example, a Mirena inserted on 2nd February 2019 can be continued and will provide contraception until 2nd February 2027.
Why you might want Mirena changed before the eight years of use? If you start to have bleeding again we would look for other reasons for this and may offer a Mirena change. Please contact the practice. If you are using Mirena as HRT you must have this changed after five years.
Right Care, Right Place
This winter, please help us by getting the right care in the right place by:
- searching NHSInform.Scot for self-help advice on common symptoms and a guide to local services and opening times
- visiting your local pharmacy first to help treat minor illnesses, many can provide consultations without an appointment and prescribe medicines previously only available from your GP
- calling the GP practice for routine or urgent care during normal opening hours
- contacting your dentist for dental problems or an optician for eye problems
- calling 111, day or night, for minor injuries advice and treatment or for urgent care when your GP or dental practice is closed
- dialing 999 or attend A&E ONLY in a critical emergency
For more information please visit: services.nhslothian.scot/rightcare
Flu programme for 2-5year olds
Please click 2-5 year old flu 2023 to see the upcoming schedule for the 2-5year old flu programme for this year.
If your child has additional support needs please click the link ASD Flu for further information.
Remember to order your repeat prescriptions ahead of time
The turnaround time for a repeat prescription is 5 working days. New prescriptions require 7 working days.
loth.prescriptionss77055@nhs.scot
NHS 24 or 111 do not issue methadone or similar substitution medication so please remember to contact your surgery in plenty of time so you can collect your script before the practice closes for the long weekend.
Changes to Vaccination Delivery
From May 2022, vaccinations and immunisation are no longer delivered by the GP surgery and have been transferred to the Health and Social Care Partnerships. Please visit the NHS Lothian website at www.nhslothian.scot/HealthInformation/Immunisation/Pages/default.aspx
The helpline phone number is 0300-7906296. For Midlothian patients, please email enquiries to loth.midlothianvaccines@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk or
loth.covidvaccenquiries@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
For Travel Vaccines, there are a list of providers on the NHS Website at https://weare.nhslothian.scot/travelclinics/ or call the Western General Hospital Travel Clinic at 0131-5372823 to make an appointment.
Flu and Covid Booster Vaccinations - no longer available at the surgery
The Midlothian Health and Social Care (HSCP) team are currently contacting eligible patients to arrange the annual flu and covid booster vaccinations. Housebound patients will also receive their vaccination from the Midlothian HSCP and the HSCP vaccinating team will be out in the community from 05 September. Please visit our vaccination and immunisations page for more information.
Ordering Medication by Email
You can email the practice for medication requests or repeat prescriptions. Please email your request - what medication you require - plus your name, date of birth and address to loth.prescriptionss77055@nhs.scot
Please ensure that you re-order your repeat medication in plenty of time. A repeat prescription will be processed and available at your request pharmacy five working days from the date of receipt at the practice. For non repeat prescriptions, please allow seven working days.
New Patients Welcome
To find out if you can register with our practice, please visit the New Patients page on this website.