All my ostomy supplies are handled, brilliantly by a specialist company. They remind me when they think I may need a new prescription, then check what I need, from then onwards they take over, sort out with GP surgery and then deliver to me, also include free wipes and disposal bags. They also have the facility that if I away from home and need supplies they will deliver anywhere I am in the UK. They will also supply in advance of receiving a repeat prescription from the GP in any sort of emergency - which has happened. They also have their own specalist nurse to advise if problems suddenly arise. There are a few of these specialist companies and they are wonderful.
For all my other repeat prescriptions I use a small, independent pharmacy just down the road to me. I send for repeat prescriptions from my surgery on line, and the pharmacy phones me as soon as there is anything waiting for me. They did offer to deliver when I first registered with them, but I am happy to collect as I go past on my mobility scooter. I love using local independent traders for as many things as I can. USE THEM OR LOSE THEM!!!