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Jacques Van der Merwe

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2025

03 Jan 2025, 11:42

dissapointing service

I am very disappointed with the service received from Pharmacy direct as well as Bonitas regarding my medication. Normally my meds would be delivered to me of which I never received same for December . I normally look on the slip if any amounts is outstanding to ensure the med will be delivered on time. Due to non delivery i did follow up on the meds on 31/12/2024 after I had to go to casualties at Glynwood hospital on 30/12/2024 with my blood pressure being on 177/130 and had to pay R1500.00 to be attended to. When I did the follow up the following day , I spoke to several people to no avail . speaking to a senior individual by the name of Juan ( if not mistaken ) she did advise one months prescription will be sent as I requested same to be delivered the same day to ensure I will not face the situation of having to go to casualties again as the following day is new years and therefore wont be able to have the matter to be attended to of which the lady advised she will call me back as I never received a call from her . When I followed up after 12h00 it was told by another lady the meds will be delivered by 14h00 as I requested for a contact nr to follow up should I not receive any response , none was given as I was ensured of the meds that will be delivered . I told the lady I need feedback in 30 min time, once again never received as I phoned back at 12h30 and then confirmed wed buy another consultant that meds will definitely be delivered by 17h00 still no delivery. When I phoned at 16h00 on Tuesday , the answering machine at pharmacy direct did advise the department closed at 14h00 leaving me with no one to follow up on the matter . I phoned bonitas wanting to request that the claim that was logged should be cancelled so that I can obtain my meds from dischem which I tried the morning and then informed the meds is already being claimed for of which have the option to get the med and will have to pay cash therefore due to the claim being submitted already. The stand in at Bonitas (lady) adv she will contact pharmacy direct and get back to me of which she informed that the department closed 14h00 which was no news to me and they do not have any contact details for a senior person to attend to the matter as i will have to forward a mail and they will attend to the matter when possible, which does not resolve my concern regarding my blood pressure. As noted nothing materialized as the meds is still not delivered and the concern regarding all is that I had brain tumour and of which was Cancerous and already had 3 brain surgeries. I had to rush to dischem and they manage t to assist with 5 days meds to cover for the delay in delivery of which I had to pay cash for. The payment of R1500 at Lynwood had to be paid for cash as well as the medical aid is exhausted, as I had to get the meds to ensure there will be no need for another visit to Glynwood costing me another R1500.00 The matter was only attended to in the new year, meds delivered and the request for the refund just ignored, no responsibility acknowledged by Pharmacy direct. only informed the matter will be investigated.

Mails sent thereafter seems to be ignored, no response received at all and still still no response received from Bonitas at all.

forced by BVonitas for meds that need to be obtained from pharmacy direct which will be delivered monthly , should you wish to have the meds collected from Discem a certain % will be charged therefore which is more than the cost charged by pharmacy direct.

below is some of the contact details whith whom i've been informed to contact .To: Zanele Zwane <***>; ***; *** Cc: ***; Care PD <***>; Hansley Kiewiets <***>;

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Replies (11)
Pharmacy Direct (Centurion)
Pharmacy Direct (Centurion)'s reply03 Jan 2025, 12:49
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Dear Member

According to information, the manager was in contact with you on the 02/01/2024 and arrangements were made for urgent delivery of your medications. 
Kindly note that a refund request was received on 02/01/2024 as well, and we have acknowledged receipt of your complaint. Internal investigation process needs to be followed to conclude. 

Please allow us the opportunity to complete our thorough investigation. 

Feedback will be provided as soon as it is concluded. 

Kind regards
Pharmacy Direct Team 
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Jacques Van der Merwe's update08 Jan 2025, 08:34
Reviewer Update
matter not resolved accordingly and therefore proceeding to refer my concern to the medical ombudsman
Pharmacy Direct (Centurion)
Pharmacy Direct (Centurion)'s reply08 Jan 2025, 12:03
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Dear Member,
 
 We're so sorry to be the cause of your frustration now!! We will do our absolute best to get this resolved for you.
 
 Regards
 Pharmacy Direct Team 

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Jacques Van der Merwe's update09 Jan 2025, 17:18
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As per Sydney from Pharmacy direct they are not a fault irrespective of some promises that never materialized as i did inform PD that matter already referred to ombudsman of whim i contacted and was informed the investigation could take up to 120 days which i will allow them to make the final decision, which i will in the meantime seek for another medical aid fund
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Jacques Van der Merwe's update21 Jan 2025, 11:15
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Pharmacy direct did adv the refund will be processed for the meds i purchased of R173 and will be credited to my account by 16/01/2025 . no payment was received as i followed up this morning (21/01/2025 - 10h40) shortly after the follow up was sent i received a notification from my Bank of a credit as well as proof of pmnt from Pharmacy direct of which the pmnt was done today at 10h46. So my further concern is , had i not follow up once again when ? or would the refund have been done ? suppose this is the members fault as well !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wonder what the excuse will be now????????? still awaiting further response from ombudsman and will add the resolution and delay to the complaint
Pharmacy Direct (Centurion)
Pharmacy Direct (Centurion)'s reply21 Jan 2025, 11:26
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Dear Member

Thank you for your message. 

The payment was done this morning and proof of payment was provided. The manager already apologized for the delay in the payment.

Kind regards
Pharmacy Direct Team
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Jacques Van der Merwe's update21 Jan 2025, 14:11
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What happened to integrity. Just a matter as from the beginning "apologize" and all seems to be in order. Thank God the matter did not result to actually ending my life and if it did I suppose an apology would have comforted my Family .....!
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Jacques Van der Merwe's update03 Apr 2025, 07:49
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After much consideration from Bonitas , they attended accordingly and did what is expcted with integrity and lkeavig the cusomer with Dignity .

Same can not be said about Pharmacy direct and WILL NOT RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE.

Since dischem assisted with the medication in December the 5 days medication is short on delivery every month and hereby request that no further deliveries shoud be done.

I would rather forward my script to Dischem and collect the meds myself and ensure all meds will be as per my prescription to avoid the incident that happened in December. 2024.
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Jacques Van der Merwe's update07 Jul 2025, 13:54
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Once again disappointed in the service i received which leaves me no alternative to cancel any dealings with PD and will not recommend or be dealing with them again in the future.

After numerous complaints requesting my full months medication to be delivered i still receive certain medication only for 25 days and had to purchase the other 5 tablets from dischem - BP medication the most important of all not delivered as it seems PD decides which medication is relevant
Pharmacy Direct (Centurion)
Pharmacy Direct (Centurion)'s reply07 Jul 2025, 13:58
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Dear member We can confirm a manager has been in contact with you and feedback has been provided to your complaint. Your profile has been closed as requested.  Kind regardsPharmacy Direct Team
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Jacques Van der Merwe's update08 Jul 2025, 11:16
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agree and confirm the resolution in the matter is that PD will not proceed with delivery in future due to the poor service