When your prescription is ready you can pick it up in person, or your GP surgery may be able to send it to a pharmacy of your choice. If you nominate a pharmacy, the pharmacy may be able to deliver your medicine to you or let you know when it's ready for you to collect.

In the case of electronic prescriptions, these are directly sent to the pharmacy or the chosen prescription pick up service. Patients can then choose where and when to collect their medications, often through an online platform or a mobile app. The role of technology in streamlining this process is monumental.

- Using your Uber Eats app, you can access Nimble's services to connect with pharmacies to order and fill prescriptions. - Nimble uses its network of local pharmacies to fill prescriptions for customers and customers have the option to request on demand, same day deliveries right to your door, powered by Uber.

As discussed in this article, someone else can usually pick up your prescription. Be sure to give them all the information they need to do this. They'll likely need to know your date of birth and address, and they may need to show an ID. Get your prescriptions delivered by a local pharmacy.