Repeat prescription
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What it really means
A prescription for medicine you take regularly, which you can re-order without seeing the doctor each time — online, in the NHS App or through the surgery. Order a few days before you run out.
Chinese explanation
续方：长期服用的药可以不用每次看医生就续开——通过网上、NHS App或诊所办理。建议在药吃完前几天就下单。
Example conversation
A: I'm nearly out of my asthma inhalers.
B: Order a repeat prescription in the NHS App — it takes a couple of days.
A：我的哮喘吸入剂快用完了。
B：在NHS App里申请续方，一般要等一两天。
What you could say back
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