What it is
When you use a medicine regularly and the prescription is about to run out, you need a new one. The doctor checks whether the medicine still suits you, and renews the prescription when it is safe.

The doctor reviews and renews a prescription you use regularly.
You get a new prescription when it is safe, or a plan for a check-up or a different treatment.
What the treatment is and how it's performed
When you use a medicine regularly and the prescription is about to run out, you need a new one. The doctor checks whether the medicine still suits you, and renews the prescription when it is safe.
The renewal is often done in one short appointment. Some medicines need a check-up, blood tests or an in-person visit first. The doctor decides this.
Who it's for and safety information