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Why so hard to just get my prescription??

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CopperBoomCopperBoom · 06/03/2017 20:56

Every month, every single month there is a problem with my repeat prescription. I'm considering saying fuck it then, not bothering going back. When did the NHS get so shit, god that's unfair, i know they're doing their best.
Every time, my prescription is lost or at the wrong surgery or not ready or I have to speak to a doctor - and not any doctor, my doctor, who I've never even met, not even convinced he exists. This time the receptionist gave me a lecture on the phone, health is important she said, well I can't just answer the phone when I'm at work, work is important too, it's all I have.
Now been without my medication for over a week. I feel hopeless, I feel like doing terrible things and I know once I get the damn prescription I'll feel possibly even worse because it takes a while to feel better.
Counselling was a fucking nightmare as well. Stressed me out getting there, felt like they had no idea what I was talking about, and each time I go back there;s another traumatic experience to talk about so we never get to the root. So I gave up for a few weeks and they closed my case.
I know, I know, call them tomorrow. I'll try not do anything silly til then. Just why can't it be easier. Dr only asks me what medication I want, doesn't ask how I am so why bother, why not just do it all online and forget it.

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JaneEyre70 · 06/03/2017 21:01

Make an appointment, take someone with you and explain all of this to your GP. Sounds totally unacceptable and you shouldn't be feeling like this. Failing that, make a complaint to the practice manager. You really shouldn't be going for a week without medication, no wonder you feel awful. I'm sorry you feel so bad and hope it improves soon for you.

Itisnoteasybeingdifferent · 07/03/2017 05:10

How do you arrqnge prescriptions?
I hand mine in at reception and collect from the surgury then go to the chemist. They do a repeat service but I don't use it as less to go wrong.

Oblomov17 · 07/03/2017 07:38

I agree. Although it's a pain, I suggest going back to basics, take prescription in your yourself, make a note on your phone: handed to Barbara the receptionist on Tuesday 6/3 @ 5.37pm.

Then if anyone disputes it, you look a lot more convincing. I know it's petty, but it takes seconds, whilst you are standing in the reception queue!!!

And then go and collect it yourself. Time consuming. But less can go wrong.

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