Prescription Refills: A Guide

Prescription medications are an important part of managing health conditions and maintaining good health. If you need a medication refill, virtual care is a convenient and efficient way to get the prescription you need and avoid the time waiting in a physician’s office. 

One significant benefit of virtual care for prescription refills is saving you time and hassle by eliminating the need to physically visit the doctor’s office. This is especially helpful if you are unable to leave the house due to illness or other circumstances, if you don’t have transportation to get to the doctor’s office, or if your busy schedule doesn’t allow you to take the time out of your day to go to a walk-in clinic.

To get a prescription refill through Rocket Doctor, you will need to schedule an appointment by clicking ‘See a Doctor’ on the website homepage. This can be done with your smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop. Appointments can be either video or live-chat, both of which provide a suitable means of communication with the doctor to provide the required information.

Virtual care and prescription refills are most appropriate for stable conditions when the prescription has not been changed recently.  Based on the information you give the doctor, they will determine whether it is appropriate to refill your prescription. If it is, they will issue a new prescription to a pharmacy of your choice where you can pick it up.

In some cases, you may need to provide additional information or documentation in order to refill a prescription. For example, the provider may ask for recent lab results or other information about your condition.

It’s important to note that virtual care is generally not appropriate for controlled substances, such as certain pain medications or sedatives. These types of medications require closer monitoring and may not be suitable for refills through virtual care. If you are taking a controlled substance and need a refill, it is sometimes necessary to see a healthcare provider in person. For those looking to taper controlled substances consider booking an appointment directly with the substance use services program on Rocket Doctor, founder here. 

Rocket Doctor offers an efficient way to refill prescriptions for stable chronic conditions. It allows you to connect with a healthcare provider from the comfort of your own home, and it can save you time and hassle by eliminating the need to physically visit the doctor’s office, when appropriate clinically.

If you need a prescription refill and would like to book a virtual appointment, click here.