Our pharmacies will generally supply full quantities of short-term courses e.g. discharge medications following cataract surgery or antibiotics prescribed during an A&E visit.
For medicines intended for long term use e.g. glaucoma drops or long-term steroid treatment for ocular inflammation, we will dispense patients with at least 2-4 weeks supply of newly prescribed medications or where there have been significant changes in dose.
As per NHS England guidance, GPs will continue to prescribe long term treatments for patients to collect from their community pharmacy. The only exceptions will be specialist medications which are only available in hospital, or those which have significant monitoring requirements such as immunosuppressants, which Moorfields will supply through regular clinic visits. GPs will receive information from the prescriber as to which medicines are to continue, along with clinical information regarding the patient’s condition.
Any queries regarding treatment should be directed to the original prescriber or Consultant (contactable via their secretary).
For product shortages / availability, please see our medicines shortages section. We liaise with clinical staff to provide information about suitable alternatives.
Medicine | Date expected back in stock | Alternatives | Additional information |
There are currently no medicine shortages
Last updated: June 2026