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Which Prescriptions Can (and Can't) Be Refilled Through My Pharmacist NB

A clear guide to what can be renewed through your pharmacist and a New Brunswick nurse practitioner, what needs monitoring, and what can't be refilled this way.

4 min readUpdated September 2026Reviewed for general accuracy

Quick answer

Many everyday maintenance medications can be renewed through My Pharmacist NB. Medications that need lab monitoring, a physical exam, or that are controlled substances generally can't be. When in doubt, ask your pharmacist; they triage every request.

Commonly renewed

Pharmacists and nurse practitioners can often renew stable, long-term medications, such as those for blood pressure, cholesterol, thyroid, reflux, contraception, and many regular inhalers or maintenance medications, when you have been taking them consistently and are doing well.

Usually needs more than a refill

Some prescriptions cannot be safely renewed as a straightforward refill. These include:

Controlled substances (for example opioids, stimulants, and certain sedatives).
Medications that require recent bloodwork or monitoring before renewal. In some cases, at select pharmacies, your pharmacist is able to order the blood work and generate a requisition for you.
Anything tied to a new or changing symptom, which needs an assessment rather than a refill. Your pharmacist can refer you to a nurse practitioner for that.

Not sure? Ask your pharmacist anyway. They triage every request and will tell you clearly if it needs your primary care provider, a nurse practitioner visit, or an in-person exam.

Good to know: This article is general information, not medical advice. My Pharmacist NB is not for emergencies. In an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Department.

Start at your pharmacy

See your pharmacist today to book an appointment. Nurse practitioner visits are a flat $79, at select participating pharmacies across New Brunswick.

How it works

Frequently asked questions

Controlled substances, like opioids, stimulants, and certain sedatives, carry stricter safety and legal requirements than a routine renewal is designed to meet. Prescribing them typically calls for closer monitoring and an established prescriber relationship.

For these medications, your regular prescriber is the right and safest route. This is a firm boundary, not a case-by-case decision.

Some medications can only be renewed safely when recent lab results are on hand. If your renewal depends on current bloodwork, your pharmacist will let you know exactly what is needed before it can be completed.

In some cases, at select participating pharmacies, your pharmacist can order the blood work and generate the requisition for you.

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How Prescription Refills Work with My Pharmacist NB

A My Pharmacist NB refill starts with your pharmacist. They triage you, renew what is within their own scope, and, when a nurse practitioner is needed, book a video visit for you on the spot. The prescription goes straight to your pharmacy. A nurse practitioner visit is a flat $79.

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Controlled Medications and Refills: What to Know

My Pharmacist NB does not refill controlled substances such as opioids, stimulants, and certain sedatives. These require your regular prescriber and, often, an in-person assessment. Here's why, and what to do instead.

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