Affordable Prescription Refill Appointments in North Lauderdale, FL

Question 1

How can I get a prescription fast?

Answer

Booking an appointment with a doctor or nurse online is typically the fastest way to get a prescription! Sesame offers same-day online doctor prescription and prescription refill appointments with board-certified healthcare professionals. If deemed clinically necessary, Sesame providers can provide prescriptions and prescription refills for most non-controlled substances. They can also provide you with a doctor’s note if necessary.

Most online prescription and prescription refill appointments take around 15 minutes, and providers are able to send a prescription to a pharmacy of your choice right after your appointment.

Question 2

How many refills can I get from this visit?

Answer

Prescription refills are up to the discretion of your provider. If you’re a new patient, most providers will write a prescription for 30 days and may want to schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure that the medication is effective. If you’re a returning patient, your provider may prescribe for a longer period of time.

Question 3

What kind of medications can I get prescribed?

Answer

Sesame is able to prescribe a wide range of common medications for conditions like infections, diabetes, asthma, hypertension, high cholesterol, and more. However, we are unable to prescribe controlled substances and medications that are at risk for abuse.

Please note that prescriptions are always at the discretion of your provider. Provider appointments are designed to evaluate your condition and craft a treatment plan that works for you. If your appointment does not result in a prescription, your appointment is non-refundable.

Question 4

How much does an online doctor prescription refill visit cost on Sesame?

Answer

Sesame offers video prescription refill services at affordable prices starting at just $29. If a new prescription is determined necessary by a provider, clinicians on Sesame can prescribe medication that helps treat blood pressure, infection, allergies, cholesterol problems, thyroid conditions and more!

Question 5

Can I get a new prescription or prescription refill online on Sesame?

Answer

Yes, Sesame makes it easier than ever to get a new prescription or refill a prescription from the comfort of your own home! To discuss a new online prescription or refill, book a video visit with a doctor or nurse on Sesame to discuss a new online prescription or refill. Clinicians on Sesame can prescribe drugs that help treat infections, allergies, high blood pressure, and more.

Note that providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.

Book a video visit on Sesamecare.com based on the health care you need, and pick up a new prescription or existing prescription refill at a pharmacy of your choice. Browse services on Sesame, set up an appointment with a real doctor at your convenience, and get the care you need.

Question 6

Who is on the Sesame Medical Team?

Answer

The Sesame medical team is made up of medical doctors, physician assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) and other healthcare professionals who are able to evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe medications for a variety of medical concerns. All Sesame providers undergo an extensive NCQA-certified credentialing and verification process, including licensure checks and medical and education history evaluation.

Question 7

Can I use my insurance on Sesame?

Answer

Prescriptions and prescription refills on Sesame are exclusively cash-pay. We do not accept insurance for the provider appointment or the medication. If a clinician sends your prescription to your local pharmacy, you can pick it up and pay with a method of your choice, including your FSA or HSA card, prescription card, cash, credit, and more.

However, Sesame clinicians can assist with insurance prior authorization specifically for patients who book a weight management service through Sesame’s online weight loss management program.

Question 8

Does Sesame accept insurance for prescription refill visits?

Answer

Prescriptions and prescription refills on Sesame are exclusively cash-pay. We do not accept insurance for the provider appointment or the medication. If a clinician sends your prescription to your local pharmacy, you can pick it up and pay with a method of your choice, including your FSA or HSA card, prescription card, cash, credit, and more.

However, Sesame clinicians can assist with insurance prior authorization specifically for patients who book a weight management service through Sesame’s online weight loss management program.

Question 9

Do I need proof of a prior prescription?

Answer

Depending on the medication, some Sesame providers may require proof of a prior prescription before refilling it. Your provider may ask to see a picture of an old pill bottle or check for previous prescriptions from another Sesame provider. In some instances, your Sesame provider may also be able to access a national pharmacy system to see prescriptions from non-Sesame providers.

Question 10

Do online doctors and providers on Sesame prescribe controlled substances?

Answer

No. Clinicians on Sesame can prescribe a wide range of medications as treatment for infections, allergies, and other ailments (such as blood pressure medication). However, doctors and nurses on Sesame will not prescribe any medication listed as a controlled substance. This includes opioids and narcotics. Check out DEA.gov for a detailed list of medications that are listed as controlled substances.

Question 11

How can I get a prescription refill without a doctor or nurse practitioner?

Answer

It is not legally possible to get prescription medications online without a prescription from a doctor or nurse practitioner. However, you can see a provider virtually - via telehealth - to write most scripts without seeing a doctor or nurse practitioner in person.

Question 12

Can I obtain refills for multiple prescriptions on Sesame?

Answer

It depends! Sesame providers can typically assist with refilling 1-2 existing prescriptions during a prescription refill appointment. If you require additional medication, your provider may require a longer or additional visit so that there is time to adequately review and assess your medication needs.

Question 13

When can I use Sesame video prescription refill appointments?

Answer

Sesame video prescription refill appointments are available 24/7 in all 50 states and can be used whenever you need to talk to a health care provider about a prescription refill.