Prescriptions and renewals

• Can I get my prescriptions and renewals at Gotodoctor.ca virtual care services?

Yes, online doctors at Gotodoctor.ca may provide you with prescriptions based on your consultation. Patient history is obtained like in an on-site walk-in clinic. Renewals can be obtained through our virtual care services as well. All the prescriptions will be sent to a pharmacy that you choose.

• How do the online prescriptions work?

Our online doctor will diagnose your medical condition after taking a history and symptom analysis. Life threatening conditions are excluded first, and patients with rapidly deteriorating signs will be directed to a clinic. The prescriptions can be sent to your preferred pharmacy directly through application. If you don’t require a delivery service you can pick up your medicine at the pharmacy. 

• Can an online doctor prescribe medications?

Yes, online doctors at Gotodoctor.ca may provide prescriptions for medical conditions after diagnosis. The process is similar to the sequence in an on-site clinic. But online doctors do not provide prescriptions for controlled drugs like narcotics.

• What kind of conditions is an online doctor able to provide with prescriptions?

An online doctor can provide prescriptions for many the medical conditions. The doctor will take a comprehensive history and analyze your symptoms, and then may provide you with prescriptions. The process is similar to an on-site walk-in clinic. If the condition needs immediate attention, the patient will be directed to a clinic.