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Sandra C. one year ago • From Google

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Pharmacist callback delays frustrating new patient experience

After leaving my previous GP practice due to unsatisfactory service, I have found my experience at Westerhope disappointing so far. I registered with the practice approximately two weeks ago, but my repeat prescriptions are not yet visible on the NHS app. When I contacted them today regarding ordering my medication, I was informed that a pharmacist would need to call me before I could proceed with any orders. While this should occur within the next couple of days, the process for my repeat prescription to become available could take up to a month. I mentioned that a friend had recently joined a different surgery and was contacted by their pharmacist within a few days without needing to initiate contact themselves. The receptionist explained this difference by noting that the other practice has a smaller patient list compared to the current practice's 15,000 patients. This raises questions about whether accepting additional patients is appropriate when the practice is already operating at capacity. I was also told that I should have been advised to ensure I had adequate medication from my previous GP before transferring. Since I completed my registration online, this guidance was not provided, yet responsibility seemed to fall on me as the patient. This mirrors an issue that contributed to my decision to leave my previous practice. It appears I may have moved from one problematic situation directly into another.

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