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Vanessa N

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2014

03 Apr 2023, 10:00

Nauseating Customer Service

I have contacted Bonitas on numerous occations, just to be cut off. I urgently need my chronic medication, for which my doctor sent the script on the 24th of March and I still have not received my medication. After calling 5 fimes and getting cut off on the 25th of March, 30th and 31st of March, I finally got through to Pharmacy Direct just to be cut off again. I have spent at least R150 on pre-paid airtime.

I resent the script on the 1st of April, as I expected to be told that they hadn't received my script. When I called Pharmacy Direct this morning, as expected, I was informed that they had not received either of the e-mails with the scripts ,for which I have 2 e-mails confirming that it was sent to the correct e-mail address ***.

What I expect the outcome of this complaint to be, is that my medication can be collected from Dischem. or any other pharmacy but Pharmacy Direct. My debit orders go off religiously, but I don't receive my medication. I have been without my chronic medication now for over a week and when they finally do receive the script it will probably take another week for them to deliver.

I am really disgusted with the service of Bonitas, as they are never able to assist and just put you through to Pharmacy Direct, with no follow up on the outcome - that is after 6 attempts to get hold of someone to inform me that they have not received the e-mail. I would expect Bonitas to ensure their customers get the service that we pay for.

It has been one of the most unpleasant experiences I have had to endure in a long time, and I have had to deal with this for over a week.

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Replies (3)
Bonitas Medical Fund
Bonitas Medical Fund's reply03 Apr 2023, 10:18
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Hello Ruwaida

Thank you for notifying us of your complaint. We are so sorry to hear about this, we are glad that you brought this to our attention to resolve. 
We are investigating this matter.

We appreciate your patience while we are resolving this query for you. 
Kind Regards

Bonitas 

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Vanessa N's update06 Apr 2023, 17:20
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I managed to speak to a Manager yesterday, Rowenda, who claims to only have received my script after my Doctor and I had mailed it to the Pharmacy Direct e-mail and her personal e-mail address at least six times.

She promised that my medication would be delivered today and marked as "Urgent". It is now 17:00 and my medication has still not been delivered. When I called their number the voice recording stated that they closed at 15:00 this afternoon, and will only re-open again on Tuesday. I now do not have my chronic medication for another 5 days.

I do not wish to receive my medication from Pharmacy Direct. I would rather get in my car and go to any other pharmacy and get my medication on time, when I need it. Dischem will be open every day during the Easter weekend, and I would have received my medication on the day I received the script. Unfortunately it seems Bonitas is not giving me any other choice than to deal with Pharmacy Direct.

I am seriously reconsidering my decision by joining Bonitas Medical Aid. It seems I have made a big mistake.
Bonitas Medical Fund
Bonitas Medical Fund's reply14 Apr 2023, 07:47
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Hello Vanessa N Thank you for submitting a comment to us through Hellopeter. According to the telephonic discussion with a representative from Pharmacy Direct, we hereby confirm that your concern has been addressed and this matter has been resolved. As Bonitas we strive to give the best customer service to our clients and appreciate it when you bring your concern to our attention when we have failed to deliver this service. We apologise for any inconvenience caused to you. Regards Bonitas Team