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# When does my prescription need renewing?

Prescriptions are time-limited under SA medicines regulations. Prescriptions are logged at 6 months intervals at a time. 

When yours is approaching renewal, your assigned doctor will request a quick follow-up check-in. You will receive an email with a booking link to book in your check-up appointment. 

This appointment is shorter than the initial consult, usually a 5-minute check-in to confirm everything is going well and renew the script for the next 6 months.