Getting an online prescription refill used to mean navigating patient portals, waiting days for a callback, or scheduling an appointment you don't have time for. CodyMD changes that. Text a licensed physician, get your maintenance medication reviewed, and pick up your refill at any pharmacy — typically in about an hour. No insurance required. Just $49.

Why online prescription refills are replacing the waiting room

The traditional prescription refill process is broken. You call your doctor's office, sit on hold, leave a message with a nurse, and wait one to three business days for a response — if they respond at all. Meanwhile, you're running low on the medication that keeps your blood pressure stable or your thyroid functioning properly.

According to the American Medical Association, telehealth visits for routine care have become a standard part of medical practice. An online prescription refill through CodyMD puts you directly in touch with a doctor who can evaluate your needs and send a prescription electronically to your pharmacy.

How CodyMD's 3-step refill process works

Step 1: Text us your refill request. Send a message to CodyMD with the medication you need refilled, your current dosage, and your pharmacy preference.

Step 2: A licensed physician reviews your case. A board-certified, US-licensed doctor evaluates your medication history, checks for interactions or contraindications, and confirms the refill is clinically appropriate.

Step 3: Pick up at your pharmacy. Your prescription is sent electronically to the pharmacy of your choice — CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, or your local independent. Most pharmacies fill within 30 to 60 minutes.

The entire process uses FDA-compliant electronic prescribing, the same secure system your primary care physician uses.

What medications qualify for online refills

CodyMD refills maintenance medications for common, well-managed conditions. If you've been prescribed the medication before and are stable on it, chances are we can help. Common categories include blood pressure (lisinopril, amlodipine, losartan), thyroid (levothyroxine), birth control (various oral contraceptives), allergy (cetirizine, loratadine, montelukast), cholesterol (atorvastatin, rosuvastatin), diabetes (metformin), and acid reflux (omeprazole, pantoprazole).

For the full breakdown by condition, see our complete list of medications we refill. CodyMD does not prescribe controlled substances or specialty medications that require in-person monitoring. Learn more about what you can refill without a traditional doctor visit.

Online refill vs. calling your doctor vs. urgent care

Time to prescription: CodyMD ~1 hour. Calling your doctor 1–3 business days. Urgent care 2–4 hours including drive and waiting room time.

Cost: CodyMD $49 flat. PCP visit $150–300. Urgent care $50–150+ with insurance.

Availability: CodyMD 7 days/week. PCP office hours only. Urgent care varies.

For most people on stable maintenance medications, the online route is faster, cheaper, and just as clinically sound. The physician review is identical in rigor — CodyMD's doctors check the same things your PCP would before authorizing a refill.

Who CodyMD is built for

CodyMD was founded by the team behind ZoomCare, one of the Pacific Northwest's largest healthcare companies. It's a doctor-owned practice built specifically for people who need their regular medications refilled without the friction of the traditional healthcare system — people who moved and haven't found a new doctor yet, can't get a PCP appointment for weeks, are traveling and ran out, don't have insurance, or simply want a faster option.

The cost question

CodyMD charges a flat $49 for a physician consultation and prescription. No hidden fees. The fee is HSA and FSA eligible. For a detailed comparison, read our breakdown of refill pricing and what's included.

Get your refill today

If you're stable on a maintenance medication and need a refill, text CodyMD. A real doctor reviews your case, sends your prescription electronically, and you pick it up at any pharmacy near you. No waiting room. No portal. No hold music. Just your medication, refilled.