How do I get my prescription renewed?

If you receive a prescription from your doctor, they will indicate the number of refills for the pharmacy to release before you are required to follow up with your doctor.

The amount of prescription that is written (then number of refills) is dependant on your case, the lab work and monitoring required for your doctor's due diligence and the expected improvement or side effects from your prescription.

When your prescription is coming to an end, you will have a follow up with your doctor to review your case, lab work (if necessary) and discuss a renewal. Prescriptions cannot be renewed outside of appointments.

A 2-6 week extension can be given under certain emergency circumstances and is up to the doctor's discretion. Prescription renewals outside of a formal appointment are billed at a fee of $40.

Receiving a prescription from a non-OHIP funded professional is a unique experience for many patients, and can present unique challenges. Patients are often accustomed to phoning the pharmacy, an office staff member or having a prescription "just sent in" on their behalf. These services are billed under the OHIP system, but give patients the impression that they are easy, free and do not require documentation or resources to occur. Prescription renewals of any length require your doctor to review your chart, document the changes, submit the prescription to the pharmacy and provide adequate follow-up with the patient. This service cannot be free of charge.