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Repeat Prescription

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Sparklefizz Mon 23-Dec-19 11:19:55

Sorry, Oldwoman but they are rushed off their feet with 'flu, Norovirus, etc and what seems like a quick problem to help you out regarding an oversight which you admit is your own fault, might be the last straw in a hectic day.

If 50% of patients had also forgotten, just like you, the surgery would explode grin

Sorry, but I don't have much sympathy for you. My surgery was asking for repeat prescriptions to be submitted by 16th Dec because of the last-minute rush, and there have been queues out of the pharmacy's door with people collecting them.

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Oldwoman70 Mon 23-Dec-19 11:12:05

Forgot to add that if I wanted to collect the prescription tomorrow I would have to call into the practice today to order it - can't be done over the phone!

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Oldwoman70 Mon 23-Dec-19 11:02:32

OK I admit it was my fault - I forgot to order my repeat prescription but can't help thinking this is unnecessarily complicated.

I realised today that I will actually run out of medication on Thursday. I rang my local surgery to ask if I could call in to collect a prescription either today or tomorrow (bearing in mind I would not need to see a doctor or nurse).

I was told if I wanted it today they would have to forward the request to the practice head office (in the next town) as it would be classed as an emergency prescription. If I wanted to collect it tomorrow they would make the request but couldn't guarantee it would be ready tomorrow.

All my medical records are at the practice I contacted (as well as being on computer) and all that is needed is for someone to run off a prescription form and get a doctor (any doctor) to sign it.

As my medication is not for a life threatening disease I have decided to order online (as I usually do) and collect the medication from the chemist on Friday or Saturday

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