Customers have described queues at the Boots Pharmacy in Loddon, with delays stretching over several days and confusion over automated text messages notifying patients that prescriptions are ready to collect.

Among those affected is John Bellamy, who says repeated problems obtaining medication have left him increasingly fearing for his health.

John Bellamy says repeated prescription problems have left him facing delays in obtaining vital medication (Image: Supplied)

"I am currently waiting eight days since the confirmation that Boots have my latest........

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