DavidKlyne replied on 04/04/2017 17:01
Posted on 04/04/2017 17:01
I thought this might be of interest. Had a letter arrive today. Not personally addressed which usually means it goes straight into the recycling. However it did have the NHS logo on the envelop. It was from a company called Pharmacy2U. They do make a point of saying that their communication was not approved by any of the medical centres listed and no personal data has been supplied by those medical centres.
The background to this is that many doctors surgeries are encouraging patients to accept that repeat prescriptions are ordered online, with the next stage being that they are then transmitted electronically to the Pharmacy of your choice, usually one that is most convenient for you. Whilst both Margaret and I order our medications online, Margaret has hers sent direct to a Pharmacy whilst I collect mine from the surgery.
Today's letter lists our local medical centres and offers to organise your repeat prescriptions for you and deliver them to your door. Once signed up you don't have to do anything except await your delivery. This is perfectly genuine as Pharmacy2U are recognised by the NHS. I suppose in time this will become the norm. However I just wonder how it will affect local pharmacies which already seem to be under pressure.
David
DavidKlyne
Motorhomer