Prescription Extension

Centrum Pharmacy’s Prescription Extension Service plays a crucial role in ensuring that patients have access to essential medications even if they are unable to secure a timely appointment with their doctor for prescription renewal. This valuable service bridges the gap between medical appointments and patient well-being by allowing individuals to extend their prescriptions under the guidance of a qualified pharmacist. Here’s how our service works:

  1. Consultation and Assessment: Patients can visit Centrum Pharmacy and consult with a pharmacist. During this consultation, the pharmacist will carefully assess the patient’s medical history and determine the necessity of the prescription extension.
  2. Prescription Extension: When appropriate, the pharmacist will extend the prescription. This extension ensures a continuous and uninterrupted supply of vital medications, safeguarding the patient’s health and well-being even in the absence of an immediate doctor’s appointment.

However, there are certain conditions and considerations to be aware of:

Conditions for Prescription Extension:

  • The pharmacist cannot extend a prescription for a duration longer than the original prescription period, typically providing an extension until the patient can see their doctor, which is usually less than a month at a time.
  • There are certain medications for which prescription extensions may not be possible. Patients are encouraged to consult with the pharmacist for specific details.
  • In every case of prescription extension, the pharmacist is required to inform the patient’s doctor about the renewal.

Important Note:

  • It’s important to emphasize that the pharmacist’s role in extending prescriptions does not replace the need for consultation with a doctor. Patients will still need to consult their doctor for a new prescription following the pharmacist’s extension.

Pharmacist’s Professional Judgment:

  • After a thorough review of the patient’s medical history and health status, the pharmacist may decide not to extend the prescription or to extend it for a shorter period than the maximum allowed. In such cases, the pharmacist will recommend you consult your doctor as soon as possible or refer you to the appropriate health professional. 

 

Prescription Extensions at No Extra Cost:

At Centrum Pharmacy, we understand that it is not always possible to see your physician in a timely manner. That is why, unlike other pharmacies, we DO NOT CHARGE EXTRA for assessing your medication use and extending your prescriptions. Transfer your prescriptions to Centrum Pharmacy and enjoy complimentary prescription extensions.