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Andrew P. 2 years ago • From Google

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Confusing depot ordering process caused missed appointment

I have found this surgery to be extremely disappointing with concerning operational procedures. Previously, I was under the care of a mental health team in Manchester who would arrange for my regular medication to be delivered to the clinic, store it securely, and schedule my appointments at regular intervals. All I needed to do was attend. At this practice, appointments cannot be booked beyond 4-6 weeks ahead, the medication is not arranged by the surgery, and frequently there are issues when I attend. The expectation is that I contact them two weeks prior to request my medication, though I was initially told it would be delivered to the surgery, which proved incorrect. The call does not actually arrange the medication; instead, I must visit a pharmacy with a code to collect the injection myself. I am responsible for a valuable injection that is vital to my care. There is concern about what might happen if it were to be lost or damaged. Recently, I had a scheduled appointment but because I was under the impression the medication would be delivered to the surgery, I did not arrange it at the pharmacy. Now I must order it there, wait for delivery, and then attend my appointment. No written guidance or instructions have been provided, and the process has been explained poorly on multiple occasions. This is the worst experience I have had with a medical practice. I am considering changing practices once my current medication cycle is complete, though I acknowledge I may face similar challenges elsewhere. However, I would prefer not to continue with this surgery.

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