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Joe B. 3 years ago • From Google
Bad
Medication refill system leaves patient repeatedly without inhalers
I have been experiencing a persistent problem with the repeat ordering of my respiratory medications for several months now. The core issue is that the interval between prescription issue dates is insufficient, causing me to deplete my inhalers before I am able to place a new order through the online system. This means I find myself needing to submit custom requests via the portal each month, which are frequently rejected, despite my clearly communicating each time that my medication supply is running critically low or already exhausted. This situation feels particularly risky given my respiratory condition and the fact that I am currently under specialist care with additional health considerations being monitored. I have dealt with this same problem repeatedly over the past year. I am not overusing my medications. However, I do require one of my inhalers approximately every five hours. The prescription intervals need to be adjusted to reflect my actual usage patterns. Despite raising this issue multiple times during appointments and telephone consultations with various members of staff, no action has been taken. I feel unheard and unsupported. The monthly stress of managing this cycle is exhausting, and the potential health risks are concerning. I have now completely run out of one inhaler and am critically low on another, which means I will need to contact the out-of-hours service for emergency prescriptions after the surgery closes. This adds further stress, particularly as the expectation is to contact the surgery during working hours, yet the phone lines are consistently unanswerable. The standard of care at this practice has declined significantly. The service was once excellent, but it is now inadequate with insufficient regard for patient wellbeing. Telephone access is extremely difficult. I have decided to transfer my registration to another local practice. I am frustrated, exhausted, and deeply dissatisfied with the lack of support and responsiveness I have received. I intend to share this feedback on the NHS platform and other relevant review sites. As a final note, I recently received advice suggesting I should use one of my inhalers only every few days, which does not align with my clinical needs.
I really enjoy attending this practice, which I find to be a significant improvement compared to my previous surgery. The team here are wonderfully welcoming and approachable xxx
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Mario V.
The staff experience was deeply disappointing and unsatisfactory.
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david w.
I cannot express enough gratitude for the support received at the practice recently. The team members who assisted me over the past few days were truly valued and their help is much appreciated...
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William W.
The practice itself functions very well once you are inside and there are no issues with how things operate. However, there is a male receptionist who speaks at a very fast pace and in an unclear..
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uhm n.
Getting through to the practice proved extremely difficult, as I spent a considerable amount of time waiting on hold before the call was disconnected just as I was about to speak to someone. This..
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Jenna B.
The practice feels frustrating to use. Getting through to reschedule appointments is extremely difficult, and despite attempting to make changes throughout the day, a letter arrived indicating a..
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Mamdouh A.
The reception service fell short of expectations.
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Joe B.
I have been experiencing a persistent problem with the repeat ordering of my respiratory medications for several months now. The core issue is that the interval between prescription issue dates is..
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Colin P.
The surgery experience has been disappointing. I attended for a blood test following a significant health event some months ago. The clinician arranged testing for certain functions, though I felt..
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Lindsay F.
I have a very positive impression of this practice overall. The main challenge I encountered was accessing the surgery by telephone, which proved time-consuming and difficult to navigate, though..
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Sharon E.
The telephone system is extremely frustrating. Although it indicates availability from 8am, calls made at 10am are answered with a message about an "intelligent call system" before being..
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Claudiu D.
I submitted an online consultation request to arrange a meningitis vaccination ahead of starting university, as recommended. Shortly after I completed the form, my housemate also submitted a request..
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Godwin E.
I feel that this practice may be prioritising cost savings in ways that could compromise patient care. I experienced a significant delay of several weeks for an appointment after being advised by..
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Thomas A.
I had a very disappointing experience with the reception staff. I attended seeking urgent assistance and required a consultation, but the staff member at the desk appeared unwilling to help and..
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Kevin F.
It is disappointing to witness the decline of this practice. The level of patient care appears to have diminished significantly. The commitment to supporting patients seems minimal. After many years..
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Ian C.
It is very difficult to reach the practice by telephone, and there are occasions when speaking directly to someone is necessary rather than relying solely on online services. The practice has..
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mazn h.
Reception staff interactions were disappointing. When I expressed concern about appointment availability affecting my work schedule and requested alternative times, the response felt dismissive...
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Oliver C.
My elderly relative spent over an hour on hold. After finally reaching the front of the queue, the call was disconnected. She is now upset because she was unable to obtain something she required...
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Peter P.
It is difficult to arrange a consultation as telephone access is problematic. When you finally manage to get through, you are told that an appointment with a doctor is necessary, but booking one..
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Elle S.
I waited in the telephone queue for a brief period before being disconnected after an extended attempt to reach the practice. The online booking system was unavailable for my situation as it applies..
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sharon M.