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Nola L

1 reviews | Active since May 2018

02 May 2018, 10:19

PHARMACY DIRECT - PLAYING WITH PEOPLE'S HEALTH

I started using Pharmacy Direct a few months back for my Chronic Meds which include 2 types of High Blood Pressure pills. I have an excess to pay, so about 2 months ago, knowing what my excess is, I paid up front. I then enquired why I had not received my medication yet. The answer was simply "We need a new prescription" and "we sent you reminders". First off, no follow ups were done (I had a different sim card in my phone probably at that time), secondly no consideration what so ever was given to the type of medication (perhaps mine is not really life or death) but still. Also, I simply did not remember the prescription, I am sure I am not the first nor will I be the last. Who is pharmacy direct to make that call. Then when I started to ask for a refund I was told I will get the medication. When I followed up a 3rd time, I was told again "we need a new prescription". So what is it Pharmacy direct? Do I get my meds or my refund. My local pharmacy did not bat an eyelid to supply me with this medication because they have record of it on their system as I am sure Pharmacy direct does too. I will never use them again. They have no communication s****s what so ever. I'm still waiting for my refund or medicine!

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Replies (3)
Pharmacy Direct (Centurion)
Pharmacy Direct (Centurion)'s reply02 May 2018, 10:26
Official

Good day Mrs Logan ,

We confirm receipt of your complaint , a manager will be in contact shortly to assist you with your complaint .

Kind regards

Pharmacy Direct team

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Nola L's update02 May 2018, 10:52
Reviewer Update
I received a phone call very quickly, explaining all the red tape regarding the release of medications. What if someone does have life depending medication they should be receiving? Anyway I have been advised now to send details for my refund. Let's see if it is paid as quickly as medication is withheld.
Pharmacy Direct (Centurion)
Pharmacy Direct (Centurion)'s reply02 May 2018, 12:29
Official

Dear Mrs Logan ,

Pharmacy Direct confirms that a manager has been in contact to assist you with your complaint . Herewith please find brief feedback on your complaint as discussed.

Pharmacy Direct needs to be in position of a valid doctor’s prescription in order to dispense medication . Member are informed on the amount of repeats available through the invoices included in the medication , as well on the Pharmacy Direct sticker label on the medication . Once the prescription is about to expire you will be notified with a text message and again informed with a text message once the prescription has expired.

We thank you for allowing us to provide you with feedback , we await your new prescription . Once received we will arrange for urgent delivery of the medication .

Kind regards

Pharmacy Direct team