On Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:48:59 +0100, "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:
In article ,
T i m wrote:
So, can anyone confirm if I should be able to get at least say 1 years
worth of prescriptions delivered (monthly presumably) *without* having
to keep requesting them please?
My GP told me the maximum she can prescribe (for my blood pressure
tablets) is a two month's supply.
Ok, well at least that halves the number of transactions required to
get them.
Could be to do with shelf life.
Not in this case I don't think. On my latest pack of Amlodopine it
says 07/2023.
And to prevent waste. If someone stops
needing the prescription [if only by dying ;-) ] or it has to be changed.
Well, there is that but I think there is currently more 'waste' in the
postal delivery method than (worst case) a years worth of unused
tablets (assuming Amlodopine are cheap to produce etc).
I registered with EMIS patient access - the one promoted at my surgery.
Don't remember it being a problem to register,
Ah, but you may have been able to provide a photo ID? (And I really
didn't want to visit the practice at the beginning of the lockdown).
"To register for our online services you will need to visit the
practice, bringing with you two forms of identification. One of these
items should include your photograph e.g. Passport or Driving Licence.
The other should be recent and show your current address."
The strange thing is that I have been going there as long as the
surgery has been there (so at least 40 years) and they accept my face
and details as me when I go in there in normal circumstances?
and I can order repeat
prescriptions easily online.
Yeah, it looks like a handy feature (mostly for the other stuff as I
have the EPS covered).
https://digital.nhs.uk/services/elec...#about-phase-4
Never bothered having them delivered - I just
collect from my local nominated chemist.
I've re-submitted my delivery order to see what happens. I thought I
was reacting to their 'Time to re-request your prescription emails so
it will be interesting to see what happens if it get's cancelled
again.
Cheers, T i m