Medical document renewal

Renew your medical cannabis prescription before an interruption.

Renewal is available to every patient, even if your current document came from another clinic. Coverleaf helps you keep track of key dates; a licensed practitioner must still reassess your situation before issuing any new prescription.

Renew your medical cannabis prescription before an interruption.
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Coverleaf patients and patients from other clinics
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When should you renew your medical document?

In Canada, the period of use stated on a medical cannabis document cannot exceed one year. The exact expiry appears on your document or in your account with the licensed medical seller. Starting before it expires helps avoid an administrative interruption.

What about personal-production registration?

The practitioner must first reassess your situation and decide whether issuing a new medical document is appropriate. To renew a personal-production registration, Health Canada recommends that it receive the renewal application and original medical document at least 8 weeks before the certificate expires. If Health Canada receives the application before expiry, the existing registration remains valid until it makes a decision. Coverleaf can coordinate the clinical assessment and explain the administrative steps without guaranteeing either the medical document or the federal decision.

Reminders to prevent missed deadlines

When your file is active, Coverleaf can remind you about upcoming administrative steps related to renewal. This is especially useful for Veterans, CNESST patients and insured patients, where a delay can complicate ordering continuity and reimbursement.

You do not have to return to your previous clinic

Coverleaf can assess a renewal request from an existing Coverleaf patient or someone coming from another clinic. Have your current document, medication list, and information about the products and doses you use available. Do not send sensitive medical information through the public form below; our team will direct you to the appropriate channel.

A renewal remains a clinical decision

The practitioner reviews your situation, response to treatment, adverse effects, current medications and goals. They may maintain, change or decline the authorization based on their clinical judgment. Coverleaf never guarantees renewal or a specific daily amount.

The renewal service is paid. Coverleaf does not charge renewal fees to Veterans and eligible CNESST patients; the applicable program or claim requirements still apply.
A simple process

How to renew your prescription

Request

Leave your contact details

Choose “Medical document renewal” in the form. Requests received during business hours get a same-day callback.

Reassessment

Talk to a practitioner

A licensed practitioner reassesses the treatment, its tolerability and your current needs.

Clinical decision

Receive the decision

If renewal is clinically appropriate, the practitioner issues a new medical document.

Continuity

Continue your care

We then help with the licensed medical seller, products and administrative follow-up.

Same-day callback

Request your renewal

Leave only your first name, email, phone number and the best time to reach you. Requests received during business hours get a same-day callback. No sensitive medical information is requested here.

Patient follow-up and renewalsadmin@coverleaf.ca

Talk to a medical cannabis expert

Leave your contact details. Requests received during business hours get a same-day callback.

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Renewal questions
Can I renew if my prescription came from another clinic?
Yes. Coverleaf accepts requests from all patients. A new assessment by a licensed practitioner is still required.
Is renewal free?
Renewal is paid except for Veterans and eligible CNESST patients. No renewal or reimbursement is guaranteed.
When will you call me back?
Requests received during business hours get a same-day callback.
Can you remind me before my next renewal?
Yes. Our team can help you plan renewal before your medical document expires. A reminder does not guarantee renewal: a new clinical reassessment is still required.
Can I renew a medical document used for personal-production registration?
You can request a new clinical assessment. If a new medical document is issued, the federal renewal application and original document should reach Health Canada at least 8 weeks before the certificate expires. Health Canada makes the separate registration-renewal decision.
Will the practitioner automatically keep the same dose?
No. The practitioner reassesses the dose, products, benefits and risks before making a decision.
How long can a medical document be valid?
Under the federal framework, the period of use stated on the document cannot exceed one year. The practitioner sets the duration appropriate to your situation.

Avoid an interruption to your medical document.

Request a callback today, whether you are already a Coverleaf patient or coming from another clinic.

Renewal depends on a practitioner's clinical assessment. For adults of legal age. Emergency: 911.