MA

Maya A. one year ago • From Google

Rating

Bad

Online booking system caused long medication review delays

I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience and would rate it far lower if possible. Each time I have attempted to arrange an appointment for a medication review, I have been directed to use the online system. More than three months have now elapsed since my annual review was due, and I felt compelled to abandon my efforts. Unexpectedly, I received a notification on 24th June informing me that a medication review appointment had been scheduled via telephone with a pharmacist for 29th August, which represents an additional two-month wait. At this point, I am already five months overdue for my review. I have concerns about the appropriateness of having this review conducted remotely by a pharmacist rather than in person with a doctor. According to the practice's own guidance on medication reviews for repeat prescriptions, reviews should be carried out by a doctor at minimum annually, or more frequently for some patients. I believe the practice should align its actual procedures with the standards it publicly commits to.

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