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shawn N

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2011

03 Apr 2025, 07:55

Pathetic service that could lead to a loss of a parents life

How is it even possible that Bonitas, a healthcare provider entrusted with people’s lives, continues to engage with such appalling service providers for the dispensing of chronic and life-saving medication? First, they used Pharmacy Direct—a company that delivered nothing but abysmal service and was directly responsible for my father not receiving his prescribed medication timeously, ultimately leading to a heart attack and a stroke. Now, they have shifted to Marara Pharmacy, which is proving to be even worse.

Despite multiple emails and even registering online as per their so-called "process," I am still unable to obtain any assistance. The call centre agents are wholly untrained, lack the basic competence to handle queries regarding the dispensing of Schedule 3 and Schedule 4 medications, and are entirely devoid of empathy. This level of negligence in managing chronic medication scripts and pharmaceutical benefits is unacceptable, and it is beyond comprehension that Bonitas continues to subject its members to such disgraceful service.

Someone needs to assist me urgently—I cannot afford delays when it comes to life-sustaining medication. This is not just incompetence; it is outright negligence, and I demand immediate intervention before this leads to yet another medical crisis.

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Marara Pharmacy
Marara Pharmacy's reply03 Apr 2025, 12:53
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Good day Mr Naidoo, 

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are committed to resolving this issue promptly. We have reviewed your complaint and are currently working on resolving it. We would like to discuss this further to ensure we fully understand your concerns and can provide a satisfactory resolution. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Best regards
Marara Customer Experience Team