"Repeat Prescription"

I ordered five items on a regular prescription from the surgery on Monday. For unknown reasons I find that I have to enter some items by hand since they aren't included but are part of the regular prescription. Following two phone calls to confirm details in which I detailed all the items again I then went to the chemist to pick up the prescription on Friday.

Having had previous problems and since the bag looked to be 'light' I asked what items had been included. The chemist opened the bag and referred to the fresh prescription form in there which listed only three items. I enquired about the most important and it was confirmed that it wasn't on the list. Since I have 'severe hypertension' and the medicine is referred to as 'critical' and the level of dosage that I take is mentioned to be reserved for those after a heart attack or those in heart failure, I was concerned. I also have just the one kidney and CKD as aggravating factors.

Having rushed round to the GP surgery with the medicines in the bag I lined them up across the desk to highlight the problem. Then I noticed that the BP medication was there but baffling as to why it didn't appear on the repeat prescription for next time. I am hoping that this week, two weeks after the original order, I will get the rest of my medecines.