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title: "Script FAQs - Do I Need A new Script Each Time?"
description: "You do not need a new prescription for each order, as long as you have repeats authorized by your vet. A prescription is valid for 12 months or until all repeats are used, whichever comes first. If no repeats are authorized, a new prescription will be required for your next order."
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# Script FAQs - Do I Need A new Script Each Time?

You do not need a new prescription for each order, as long as you have repeats authorized by your vet. A prescription is valid for 12 months or until all repeats are used, whichever comes first. If no repeats are authorized, a new prescription will be required for your next order.


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## **Instructions**

* **Understand Prescription Limits**
  * *Pet Chemist can only dispense medication as authorised by your vet, including any approved repeats.*
* **Prescription Validity**
  * *A prescription is valid for 12 months, unless your vet specifies a shorter duration or all repeats are exhausted.*
* **When New Prescriptions are Needed**
  * *If your vet includes no repeats or specifies "no repeats," the prescription is valid for one supply only. In this case, a new prescription will be necessary for subsequent orders.*


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## **FAQs**

* **What happens if I run out of repeats?**

  *If all repeats are used, you will need to obtain a new prescription from your vet.*

  
* **Can I request a prescription renewal before it expires?**

  *Yes, you can consult your vet for a renewal before the expiration date.*