At GetSavvi Health we’re always looking at ways to assist our members in getting better in the fastest way possible. One of these ways is by offering members access to our Pharmacy Consultations benefit that allows members with minor ailments to seek treatment to get better faster.
1 What is the Pharmacy Consultations benefit?
GetSavvi Health offers access to pharmacy visits for a list of specified conditions. The Pharmacy Consultations benefit gives you, as a member, access to professional care and medication at your closest network pharmacy to get you back on track quickly. Members also have access to selected acute medication (subject to a medication formulary).
2 Who will benefit from this benefit?
Members who don’t have time to set up an appointment and wait to see a doctor to treat their minor ailments. This includes people who are unable to get time off from work when they need medical attention for minor illnesses. Also for when it’s more convenient or quicker to visit a pharmacy than going to a GP.
3 Which pharmacies form part of the network?
The benefit offers a list of network facilities nationwide. Simply contact our Call Centre and a GetSavvi Health consultant will help you find one closest to you.
4 What does the benefit offer?
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Consultation with a nurse or pharmacist for most minor ailments such as coughs, colds, flu and more.
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Annual full health assessment with:
- Health assessments such as blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), HIV status, glucose levels, smoking status and cholesterol; and
- A health report with your health assessment results, along with accompanying information on how to keep your numbers in check -
Selected acute medication (subject to a formulary).
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Annual flu vaccination.
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One tetanus vaccination per member every 10 years.
5 What ailments are included in this benefit?
These ailments include, but are not limited to:
- Stomach cramps
- Backache
- Cold and Flu
- Diarrhoea, nausea and constipation
- Earache
- Hay fever and sinusitis
- Headache and migraine
- Insect bites and stings
- Muscle sprain or strain
- Toothache
6 How does it work?
If you’re suffering from a minor ailment covered on the list, contact our claims team on 0861 18 92 02 who will direct you to your closest network pharmacy and issue you with an electronic voucher via your cell phone. Visit the clinic at the pharmacy and present the voucher to the nurse.
7 Know your numbers
Regular health screenings can improve your quality of life and prevent chronic health conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes and stroke.
It offers the following health assessment tests done by a nurse or pharmacist:
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol
- Glucose
- Weight
- Smoking status
Once the tests mentioned above have been taken, the nurse will provide you with a health report showing your numbers and how these could be improved with practical and medically-sound advice.
Join GetSavvi Health for peace of mind
For access to our Pharmacy Consutlations benefit and more, get a quote and fill in your details and a GetSavvi Health consultant will contact you soon.