I was at the GP last week to get a prescription renewal for my HRT and blood pressure meds. It was a new doctor, and the appointment was very short. She mentioned I should make an appointment to have my bloods done (I had them done last in April 2025 and all was fine). When I went to the pharmacy this week, they told me that the GP had renewed the prescription for just one month (usually 6 months). I emailed the GP clinic, to query this and they said that the doctor wanted me to get my bloods done before any further renewals. I’m really worried now - if she was concerned, shouldn’t she have mentioned it during the consultation last week? I’ve asked the clinic to arrange for the doctor to call me, but I’m not even sure what I should ask her.
Is this normal? I’m 53 and have no health issues apart from my BP (both my parents have it despite being in rude health too).