The patient had a long history of Mersyndol usage. Years.

Today though, she had a prescription. It was for tramadol.

A note popped up on her file; "Advised patient needs a letter from their doctor before we will supply any further Mersyndol" with the usual pharmacist initials and date.

The tramadol 'script was dated the following day.

The pharmacist has only been registered a month. His wee note has given me fresh confidence in the new wave of grads.

That the patient not only listened to him but also took action just makes my heart sing.