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Catherine N. 3 years ago • From Google

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Reception staff dismissive about lost prescription issue

I have been attending this surgery since 1973. Unfortunately, following staffing changes at the practice, there has been a period without a permanent clinician in place. This situation led me to make the difficult decision to register elsewhere. I was advised by the NHS to ensure my medications were ordered through my current surgery during the transition period. I arranged this through my nominated pharmacy, who confirmed the order was submitted to the surgery on 17 June. When I called the surgery the following week, staff confirmed that my prescription had been sent to my pharmacy on 20 June. After visiting the pharmacy on multiple occasions, I returned on 11 July only to find the prescription had still not arrived. Upon contacting the surgery, I was told by a receptionist that a prescription had been issued, but as I was now an inactive patient, there was nothing they could do if it wasn't at the pharmacy. When I pointed out that the prescription had been processed while I was still an active patient, I received a dismissive and curt response. The receptionist showed little interest in the fact that the pharmacy could confirm both the date the prescription was ordered and that this fell within my period as an active patient. The surgery's subsequent explanation was that they had checked with the pharmacy, who confirmed my previous supply had ended in June. The pharmacy also confirmed to me on 11 July that a prescription request had been submitted on 17 June. The surgery stated they would not issue further medication without a clinical review, though my next scheduled review was not due until January 2023, making my request appropriate. Rather than acknowledging the issue, the surgery offered explanations without verifying when my medication review was actually due. I found the manner in which I was treated to be unprofessional and dismissive, which contrasts sharply with my previous experience at the practice.

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