Pharmacist Care
Prescription Renewals
A pharmacist may be able to renew an eligible prescription after an assessment, so your treatment is not interrupted.
- Availability
- Appointment or walk-in
- Duration
- Contact us
- Fee
- Contact us
Booking details are being confirmed with the pharmacy. Please contact us and we will arrange a time with you.
About this service
If you are due for a repeat of an existing prescription and cannot see your prescriber in time, a pharmacist may be able to help after assessing your situation.
Renewal is not automatic. The pharmacist reviews your circumstances and decides whether a renewal is appropriate, how long it may be for, and whether you should see your prescriber first.
Who may benefit
- People taking an ongoing medication who cannot reach their prescriber before their supply runs out
- People whose prescriber is temporarily unavailable
What to expect
- 1A review of your recordThe pharmacist looks at what you are currently taking.
- 2An assessmentThe pharmacist checks whether a renewal is appropriate for you.
- 3A decision, explainedYou are told what the pharmacist can do and what happens next.
What to bring
- The medication packaging or label, if you have it
- Your provincial health card, if you have one
Good to know
- Renewal is never guaranteed
- Not all medications are eligible
- The length of any renewal is at the pharmacist’s discretion
- You may still be asked to see your prescriber
Please note
The information on this page is general in nature. It does not replace advice from your pharmacist, physician, or another qualified healthcare provider. Service availability, eligibility and fees can change — please contact the pharmacy to confirm.