What Does Careway Pharmacy Offer?
Careway Pharmacy fills prescriptions issued by our doctors and other practitioners, and can advise on over-the-counter remedies for everyday complaints. Being on site means your pharmacist has easy access to your prescribing doctor if any question comes up about dosage or interactions between medications.
Who Uses This Service?
Any patient leaving a consultation at Sunningdale with a new prescription can use Careway Pharmacy, along with anyone managing repeat medication for a chronic condition who would rather collect it locally than travel elsewhere.
Do You Need An Appointment?
No appointment is needed to collect a prescription. Simply visit the pharmacy after your consultation, or send someone on your behalf with the necessary details.
Advice On Everyday Health Concerns
Beyond dispensing, the pharmacy team can offer guidance on managing minor ailments and choosing appropriate over-the-counter remedies. For anything beyond a simple everyday complaint, they will point you back to one of our doctors rather than guessing at a more serious concern.
What Should You Bring?
Bring your prescription along with your medical aid details if applicable. For repeat medication, having your previous packaging or a note of the exact medication name and dosage helps the pharmacy team process your order quickly, especially on a busy day. If you are collecting on behalf of a family member, bring their details too.
Managing Chronic Medication
For patients on long-term medication, Careway Pharmacy can help you keep track of repeat scripts and renewal dates, so a chronic condition does not lapse into a gap in treatment simply because a prescription ran out unnoticed.
Medical Aid And Billing
Most chronic and acute medication can be claimed through your medical aid's pharmacy benefit or chronic medication programme, depending on your specific scheme. The pharmacy team can advise on what applies to your plan at the time of collection.
Visit Careway Pharmacy at careway@smdc.co.za or phone them at 031 562 9393.