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Late night rant

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Steff

Steff

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Ive let me strips run down to 3 because at the minute I cant be bothered to fight with my pharmacy, its not that they say anything but its the look even after all that bother the other month when i wrote to boots etc etc.I still feel like theres an atmosphere.Why are they allowed to judge me thats how it feels, so what if i dare to ask for 2 pots of strips in 2 months why should I feel awkward about it.I just wish my hands were not tied cause I would be off like shot but this is the only pharmacy that is convinient for me.Ive got to face them tomorrow though cause Ive decided im not going to suffer cause of them.
I just wish I had confidence in my pharmacist there almost as bad as GPs for making you beg for your strips 🙄

Sorry that got long winded I am not after sympathy just had to empty my thoughts out...and sometimes this is the only place I feel I can let it all out.
 
You rant away Steff. There's nothing worse than a bad atmosphere, but why should you feel guilty for asking for what you are entitled to. I've heard that pharmacies make a shed load of money out uf us diabetics anyway, so you go and get what you need and sod them and their attitude.

I get my meds for the surgery at the moment and the staff there are lovely, once I can actually get the GP to prescribe stuff to start with. But the dispensery is closing in January because we have a new independant Pharmacy just opened in the village. We can't have both so I'll be getting my meds from there then. The guy seems pleasant enough but I'm dreading it in case I start having the same problems others are having. XXXXX
 
Hi Steff, I do understand how you feel, as I felt similar yesterday. It occurred to me that (many, not all) of the staff in the pharmacy don't treat you as valuable customers when you are collecting prescriptions, and especially so if you have diabetes and are not paying directly for them. It's like they are doing you a favour, but remember that it is people like us who pay their wages! Don't let them intimidate you Steff - it's none of their business what you get, that's down to your doctor and what is prescribed for you. Their job is to fulfill your order as politely and efficiently as they can, just as they would if you were buying ?100 of posh perfume!

Hope they are not sniffy today! 🙂
 
Thank Faith and Alan,it never actually occured to me it may be because I dont pay for my items,but still thats predjudice they make a load out of my OH as he has to pay.
 
Simple answer Steff ..... Stuff 'Em!! :D

It's your health, not theirs. You do what's best for you. Get the strips and hold your head up high. If they give you any grief, we'll 'send the boys round'.

(and they'll do a tap dance in their tutus outside the pharmacy all the next day?). 😱

Andy 🙂
 
Hi Steff - sorry that you are feeling so fed up. Maybe they are embarrassed over the previous problems you have had, so are a bit on edge themselves when you come in. I know that doesn't really help.

Don't let the worry over going in stop you though - your test strips are much more important than a few minutes in a bad atmosphere. Though I know if you are feeling down that can make entering such situations a lot more difficult.
 
I hope you get things sorted Steff. The awkwardness is their problem not yours, if they had been doing their job properly in the first place you would not need to fight them.

I think you are great and it is good to have you around as you do a great job of giving all of us help and support.
 
Sorry you are made to feel like that Steff.
Can you send your other half in for you?
 
Pumper_Sue said:
Sorry you are made to feel like that Steff.
Can you send your other half in for you?
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Not at the minute Sue we aint spoken since 1pm yesterday 🙄 and not likely to either for the forseeable.Im off there in about 10 minutes so I will sort it x
 
Steff said:
Not at the minute Sue we aint spoken since 1pm yesterday 🙄 and not likely to either for the forseeable.Im off there in about 10 minutes so I will sort it x
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Had a Barney?

Hope your OK...........🙂
 
I order my strips from Amazon, slightly cheaper than Boots and free delivery. Just a thought.
 
Barb3234 said:
I order my strips from Amazon, slightly cheaper than Boots and free delivery. Just a thought.
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I dont need tp pay for my strips though so wont go down that road im not that mad Barb lol

Oh boi the joys of living with a man has its down sides
 
Order extra Steff and when you pick them up and they give you the look tell them to stop being pathetic specimens of human beings and to get a life themselves and to stop concerning themselves so much in your life !!
 
Di Just what I did hun, got 2xpots on the list, well tomorrow afternoon will find out if I get them or not x
 
The question I would be asking is

Are you my doctor?

And the conversation continues appropriately - I'm sure you don't need any prompting! - depending on the answer!

Or alternatively eg

Well - if that's what you think it's just as well you aren't a doctor/Just as well you aren't a GP then, isn't it?

etc etc

What you DON'T say - often says more than what you DO say!
 
What has it got to do with the pharmacy how many strips you have? They shouldn't have an opinion about it
 
Hi Trophy and Amanda,
You are right but I feel ever since i had that spat with them that its just an uncomfy situation, If i had the choice of a family member going to pick up my meds I would but I dont.
 
Head up high Steff. If you can sense an atmosphere then ask them outright if there is a problem.. They will probably say no. Then ask to see the Manager and put your complaint to him. You don't want this every time you go to pick your prescription up. They are behaving like bullies.
 
You can get the gp surgery to send your prescription to any pharmacy you choose, doesn't have to be in the local area but you need to check if they deliver first and that someone is in to receive the goods.
 
Thank you

Went to get my strips and no bother this time, I was even called by my first name and in full 😱
 
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