To be absolutely furious at bloody incompetent GP?

It does sound immensely frustrating for you but it sounds more like a set of unfortunate circumstances than a GP who has messed up. The first GP prescribed a treatment for you based on her own expertise and what she saw on examination, and arranged a suitable follow-up for a short while later. It was unfortunate that she was then off sick but understandable that the locum GP did not want to prescribe a treatment without examining you himself, particularly as you'd had a treatment in that time so something might have changed. The new appointment not being booked is unfortunately one of those things - might be that the locum GP got the system slightly wrong, might be the ticket was just never seen by admin staff. Sadly these things really do have to be chased. Very frustrating for you though but I don't think it is fair to take this out on the first GP.

Doctor has to agree with the diagnosis to prescribe any medication.
YABU to refuse to be examined

Not sure of your age OP but you can buy Gina over the counter if you're over 50 , what have you been prescribed ? Clobaderm? I've been through your battle , I was referred to a gynae dermatologist, she prescribed amitriptyline tablets which help with the itching immensely but do make me extremely sleepy. It could be lichen sceloris but I think the GP who examined you should have picked that up.
Good luck

I had topical HRT prescription from GP without seeing a Gynaecologist; I don't think it was available OTC at the time, is it now?
I think I'd have jumped at the opportunity of a second opinion rather than cutting that appointment short and waiting to see the first GP again (and would have been on the phone to check the follow up appointment had been scheduled, rather than waiting passively).
Good luck with getting it sorted.

I thought pharmacy can do this now?

How frustrating. It really shouldn't be this difficult to get topical HRT. (for a previous poster, yes you often still need topical HRT even if on systemic HRT). Local gynaecology waiting lists are 12+ months. Any GP should be able to manage this so I would continue to put in e-consults or whatever your practice uses until it’s sorted out. Unfortunately you may need another examination if the first didn’t write the findings clearly.

OP. Have you tried Lanacane or Vagisil to tide you over? Both creams are very soothing.

I went to a private menopause clinic OP and was prescribed vagirux and ovestin cream. They then sent that through to my GP surgery who have prescribed ever since

ive also been able to buy both from online chemists by answering a short questionnaire

You can’t buy oestrogen cream over the counter which is what OP means . You need a script. Try e consult or ring and accept any appt and ask if has to be that GP to book you in with her.
failing that can you afford private GP ?

Yabu; there needs to be some responsibility and get things you need to help organised yourself if you are able. This cream can be purchased

If you want to self-medicate why bother seeing a doctor at all. YABU.

Topical HRT does help with those symptoms even if on systemic HRT.
do they have an e consult type consult ? Could ask for a script ? Even if you get referred is usually a long wait and topical HRT is a safe thing to try

You could buy it yourself ?

Would topical HRT make much difference if you are already on HRT?

Seriously, I'd grab any appointment with a GP, male or female or alien. Divert your fury to getting a gynae referral if offered.

It could be lichen sclerosis and an early diagnosis and an ultra potent steroid and a check up from a specialist gynaecologist or dermatologist is to be welcomed.

Do you have to see her, or can you bite the bullet and see a different GP ringing for an on the day appt? You might have to grit your teeth and get examined again but it sounds like you're going to have an uphill battle fighting for an appt on the two days a week she works.