# Prescription refill reminder on WhatsApp

> A WhatsApp heads-up before your prescription runs out, so you request the refill in time. Set repeating reminders for monthly or 3-month supplies. 7-day free trial.

Source: https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/prescription-refill (updated 2026-10-31)

## Messages to send Mindie
- Before it runs out: "Remind me before my blood pressure tablets run out on 28 November to request a refill"
- Every month: "Every month on the 20th at 9am remind me to order my repeat prescription"
- A 3-month supply: "Every 3 months starting 15 January at 9am remind me to request the inhaler refill"

A prescription refill reminder on WhatsApp is a heads-up a few days before your medicine runs out, while there's still time to order more. With Mindie, send "remind me before my blood pressure tablets run out on 28 November to request a refill" and you get an early nudge plus one on the day.

Running out usually happens on a weekend or right before a trip, when the pharmacy is closed or the doctor needs a few days to sign off. The last tablet is the worst time to notice.

## When to be reminded

- **About a week before the supply ends,** to request the refill.
- **Every month or every 3 months,** in step with your supply.
- **Before travel,** to make sure you have enough for the whole trip.

## Why refills get missed

- **Supplies don't line up.** Several medicines run out on different days.
- **Requests take time.** A refill can need a doctor's approval first.
- **Holidays close pharmacies** just when you need them.

## Habits that help

- **Note each medicine and when it runs out** in Mindie, so you have one place to check.
- **Order when the reminder comes,** not "later today".
- **Pair it with your daily dose reminders.** See [medicine reminders](/reminders/medicine).

## How Mindie handles it

Tell Mindie when a supply runs out and it sends a heads-up before, plus the day itself. For regular supplies, set a monthly or every-3-months reminder. Reply done once ordered, or snooze if the pharmacy is closed.

## What Mindie doesn't do

- **It doesn't order, renew or pay for prescriptions,** and doesn't contact pharmacies or doctors.
- **It isn't medical advice.** Questions about your medicine go to your pharmacist or doctor.
- **Reminders come only to your own chat.**

## FAQ

### How early should the refill reminder be?
A week before you run out is a good start. Pharmacies and clinics can take a few days, longer around holidays.

### Can Mindie order the prescription for me?
No. Mindie doesn't contact pharmacies or doctors. It reminds you so you can place the request.

### I have several medicines on different schedules. Can it handle that?
Yes. Set a separate reminder for each, with its own date and repeat.

### Can I work out the date from how many pills I have?
You can count the days yourself and give Mindie the date. It won't track your supply, so reset the reminder after each refill.

### Can I save the pharmacy's number?
Yes. Include it in the reminder, so it's there when you call to order.

## Related
- [Medicine reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/medicine)
- [Birth control pill reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/birth-control-pill)
- [Mindie for family caregivers](https://www.getmindie.app/for/caregivers)
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