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Lee A. 2 years ago • From Google

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Bad

Repeated phone queues and prescription rejection issues

I received a text message requesting that I call to arrange a diabetes review. After spending 40 minutes attempting to get through, when the receptionist finally answered, I was informed that I had not been entered into the system and would need to ring back on Friday. I spent another 40 minutes waiting on hold only to be told again that there were no available appointments and to call back on Friday. A third call also lasted around 40 minutes, with the same outcome. A week later, I attempted to order my prescription online but was told upon collection that it had been rejected. When I visited the surgery to enquire about this, I was distressed to learn that the prescription had been stopped because I was apparently underusing it. I found this explanation problematic given the nature of the medication involved. I subsequently received a letter warning that I would be removed from the practice if I were abusive again. I was without my prescription for approximately a month, during which time my blood pressure and cholesterol levels increased significantly. I intend to lodge a formal complaint with the NHS and would encourage others who have experienced similar difficulties to do the same.

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