Can a caregiver ask for a larger prescription supply to cut down on pharmacy trips?

Yes, it's reasonable to ask the doctor whether a larger prescription supply makes sense, so you don't have to make as many pharmacy trips. Whether this is possible depends on the specific medicine and your loved one's situation, so it's a question for the prescribing doctor, not something to decide on your own.

It's also worth asking the pharmacy directly whether they offer delivery. Many pharmacies do, and having medicine delivered can save meaningful time and energy, especially if you're already juggling appointments, work, and other caregiving tasks.

Picking up medicines, driving to the pharmacy, and managing refills are all real parts of caregiving, even though they can feel like small errands. Reducing the number of trips you need to make — through a larger supply or delivery — is one practical way to lighten the load without changing anything about the medicine itself. If you're not sure who to ask, the pharmacist or the doctor's office staff can point you in the right direction.