Adult and patient verification
Know what each verification stage means.
For South African adults beginning the Dr. Franco access journey. Website intake is not a prescription, not SAHPRA approval and not final fulfilment.
The access pathway
- 01
Adult-status confirmation
Confirm that you are 18 or older before entering product areas or starting an access request.
- 02
Website intake
Provide basic contact information and consent. Website intake is not a prescription and not SAHPRA approval.
- 03
Patient-verification support
The concierge explains the appropriate secure process and the minimum information that may be required. Sensitive records must not be sent in an ordinary WhatsApp message.
- 04
Medical-practitioner involvement
A treating medical practitioner determines the clinical pathway. Dr. Franco does not prescribe or replace a practitioner.
- 05
SAHPRA Section 21 application
Where Section 21 applies, the treating medical practitioner submits the application to SAHPRA. Dr. Franco does not approve Section 21 applications.
- 06
Final fulfilment
After the applicable access requirements are satisfied, availability, current batch information, pickup or eligible courier and approved payment are confirmed.
