How to Refill Tretinoin Online in California
If you use tretinoin (the prescription retinoid in Retin-A) for acne or anti-aging and you're about to run out, you can have a California physician review your refill online and send it to your pharmacy — no appointment and no waiting room.
Consistency is everything with tretinoin: results build over months and fade if you stop. For people already established on it, an online refill is the simplest way to stay on your routine.
Refill Your Tretinoin Online
A board-certified California physician reviews your request and sends your refill to any pharmacy. $59 if approved, no appointment needed.
Start my refill →What Is Tretinoin Used For?
Tretinoin is a topical retinoid (vitamin A derivative) prescribed for:
- Acne
- Fine lines, sun damage, and skin texture (anti-aging)
It comes in creams and gels, typically 0.025%, 0.05%, and 0.1%, applied at night.
Important: Tretinoin should not be used during pregnancy or while trying to become pregnant. It also increases sun sensitivity, so daily sunscreen is essential.
Who Qualifies for an Online Tretinoin Refill?
- You have been using tretinoin and tolerate your current strength
- You are not pregnant or planning pregnancy
- You are a California resident
- You are refilling an established prescription
When to See a Doctor In Person Instead
- Severe or cystic acne that isn't responding
- A new or changing skin lesion that needs evaluation
- You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive
How the Online Refill Works
- Short intake — your current strength and a photo of your tube or prescription.
- Physician review — a board-certified California MD reviews your request.
- Sent to your pharmacy — if approved, transmitted electronically, usually within 1 hour.
Cost
A flat $59 physician review fee for a 30-day supply or $79 for a 90-day supply, charged only if approved. Tretinoin cost at the pharmacy varies by strength and brand vs. generic.
Stay On Your Routine
Board-certified review, sent to your pharmacy within the hour. $59 only if approved.
Start my refill →Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If you are already using tretinoin and tolerate your current strength, a board-certified California physician can review your refill online and send it to your pharmacy, usually within an hour of approval.
No. The process is fully online and asynchronous — no video visit and no waiting room. Your prescription goes directly to the pharmacy you choose.
A flat $59 review fee for a 30-day supply or $79 for a 90-day supply, charged only if approved. The medication is billed separately by your pharmacy.
Dr. Refills focuses on refills of established prescriptions. If you've never used a prescription retinoid, an initial evaluation is recommended first.
No. Tretinoin should not be used during pregnancy or while trying to conceive. Tell the reviewing physician if this applies to you.