Online repeat prescriptions

Re: Online repeat prescriptions

Sal the 1st — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 18:50:39 GMT

seeing as Amazon is supplying DIY microchips it doesnt really surprise me.

Metacam was also available a couple of years ago - not sure if it still is

Re: Online repeat prescriptions

Selena Carnell — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 18:47:35 GMT

Off topic, a client came in for booster and vet offered flea treatment etc.. Client declined saying she can get it online, vet checked through records and we have never issued a prescription for the meds. She is getting advocate from amazon with no prescription from us or any other vet. Vmd don't seem interested and are aware. W have had a few clients with other meds not flea stuff get it nine with no presc.

Re: Online repeat prescriptions

Mark Hedberg — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:45:18 GMT

It should do that - the bit you'll have to beef up: make sure the website states this service is for registered clients only and subject to the animal having been seen by a vet within the last 3mo/6mo/1yr/whenever you do repeat prescription checks.

(This sounds obvious, but you'll still get the occasional random person who wants a repeat of his meds even though you've never seen him or his pet in your life!)

Re: Online repeat prescriptions

sarahjune84 — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:47:14 GMT

Thanks, I'm just thinking it will reduce phone calls at busy times, well hopefully anyway

Re: Online repeat prescriptions

Mark Hedberg — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:35:26 GMT

Generally speaking what most frequently happens is that the website form sends an email to a designated email, and then a vet or a nurse checks it to make sure they've been seen recently or within whatever interval is required. vet signs off meds as normal.

Advantage: More convenient for owner. Disadvantage: they don't come in as often. Advantage: only come in once, not twice - good if you have parking issues.