Rx Refills

Intelligent Husky Dog

Prescription refills are available for many products and diets. Some medications require refills for only a short period of time. Others, such as heartworm preventive medication, thyroid supplements, and prescription diets, may require lifetime use and will be refilled for longer periods of time. The maximum length of time that a product can be refilled is one year. After this time, an examination is required. Depending on the reason for the refill, blood work may also be required. If refills are needed, please call ahead and leave your pet's name and the needed medication.

For prescription refills, call our office at (603) 964-7222. Once the request is made, the veterinarian will make sure that the prescription can be refilled and we will prepare it for you, so it is ready upon your arrival.

Specific notes about prescription products:

  1. Heartworm preventive medication is either dispensed for one year or refillable for up to one year. After this, a new prescription is required. A blood test for heartworm disease is needed once every two years prior to refilling the medication for those dogs kept on preventive medication year round. Dogs that have not been kept on heartworm preventive year round require blood testing prior to dispensing the medication.
  2. Call or email to request refills. The doctor will check your pet's chart and authorize the refill.
  3. Refills can then be ready for you to pick-up. The doctor will determine the number of refills available for your pet.
  4. Certain medications do not require refills.
  5. Some pets MUST be seen to authorize refills; some pets require additional blood testing.
  6. All pets will require yearly examinations and possibly blood testing in order to fill prescriptions.

The team at North Hampton Animal Hospital strives to provide the best medicine and service possible for your pet and you. We understand that it can be difficult at times to bring your pet in for examination and that picking up a refill of medication may seem to be the simplest means to provide care for your pet. So, if possible, we are happy to offer refills. However, there are times that the needs of your pet require your pet to be seen. The doctor will advise you if a refill is available, or if the animal needs to be examined prior to dispensing the medication.