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Prescriptions, Refills, and Renewals

How Maximus prescriptions are issued, how refills and renewals work, what's required before your clinician approves a refill, and what can delay one.

How prescriptions are determined

Maximus provides medical care, not stand-alone medication fulfillment.

Your clinician reviews:

  • Your intake questionnaire

  • Medical history

  • Symptoms

  • Lab results (when required)

  • Current medications

Prescriptions are issued only when clinically appropriate and allowed in your state.

Refill and renewal process

Some medications renew automatically, while others require additional steps before approval. These steps may include:

  • A renewal questionnaire

  • Updated labs

  • A clinician review

  • A video evaluation (when required)

You will be notified in your Maximus dashboard if any action is required before a refill can be approved.

Lab work requirements

Lab work frequency varies depending on the medication. For example, some protocols require labs at 1 month, 3 months, and annually thereafter if you continue on the protocol for a year. Lab work is not required monthly for most medications.

Follow-up labs. Your clinician may require follow-up lab tests after you've started a medication. If these are not completed, your prescription cannot be renewed.

Submitting outside lab results. If you've had lab work done in the last six months, you can upload the results through your Maximus dashboard or send them directly to the Maximus team. At-home test kits may also be available for a fee.

At-home lab kits. If your protocol uses an at-home kit, you'll receive the kit, perform the test after 3–4 weeks of medication use, and return the kit promptly for review.

Early refills

Early refills are not guaranteed. If you are running low on medication, contact support. Your clinician will determine whether an early refill is appropriate.

Common refill delays

Refills may be delayed for several reasons, including:

  • Missing or outdated labs

  • Incomplete renewal questionnaires

  • Pending video evaluations

  • State or pharmacy restrictions

  • Location verification issues

Completing required steps promptly helps prevent delays.

Staying on track

To ensure smooth renewals:

  • Respond to clinician messages promptly

  • Complete labs when requested

  • Submit renewal questionnaires on time

  • Use the messaging feature in your Maximus dashboard to communicate directly with your clinician for any concerns or updates

  • Upload recent lab results through your Maximus dashboard to ensure timely processing

Your clinician will guide you through each step of the process.

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