Duration and Issue Frequency

When synchronising a patient's repeat medication the issue frequency options depend on the duration selected. For example, if the patient's medication is due to be reviewed in six months, the prescription issue frequency can be selected from:

  • 7 days
  • 14 days
  • Monthly
  • 6 weekly
  • 2 monthly or
  • 3 monthly

The full range of options are as follows:

Duration Prescription Issue Frequency
1 Month 7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly
2 Months 7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly, 2 Monthly
3 Months

7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly, 6 Weekly, 3 Monthly

4 Months 7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly, 2 Monthly
5 Months 7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly
6 Months 7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly, 6 Weekly, 2 Monthly, 3 Monthly
7 Months 7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly

8 Months

7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly, 2 Monthly
9 Months 7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly, 6 Weekly, 3 Monthly
10 Months 7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly, 2 Monthly
11 Months 7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly
12 Months

7 Days, 14 Days, Monthly, 6 Weekly, 2 Monthly, 3 Monthly

Note - If Monthly is selected then 13 issues of 28 days are made.

Note - A month is classed as 28 days.
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