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Unexpected Charge, Refund Requests, and Payment Authorization Explained

Understand why you see a pending charge, what a payment authorization is, how to check your account status, and when charges automatically reverse.

Updated over a month ago

First: Don't Panic

If you see a charge from GoodGirlRx on your bank or credit card statement and you're unsure why, take a breath. We do not charge you for medication that hasn't been prescribed.

What you're likely seeing is a payment authorization—not a final charge. Let us explain.


What Is a Payment Authorization?

When you enter your payment information during checkout, we authorize the payment before your provider reviews your intake. This is a temporary hold that:

  • Confirms your card is valid

  • Reserves the funds for your treatment

  • Does NOT finalize the charge until you're approved and your prescription is processed

Think of it like a hotel hold: The hotel puts a hold on your card at check-in, but you're only charged for what you actually use at checkout.


When Does the Authorization Become a Real Charge?

Scenario

What Happens

You complete intake → Provider approves → Prescription ships

✅ Authorization converts to final charge

You don't complete intake

❌ Authorization reverses automatically

Provider has follow-up questions (unanswered)

❌ Authorization reverses automatically

Provider denies your prescription

❌ Authorization reverses automatically

If you are not approved for any reason, you are not charged. The authorization falls off your account within 3-5 business days (often sooner).


How to Check Your Account Status

Before contacting support, check your patient portal. This will tell you exactly where you stand.

Step 1: Log into Your Patient Portal

Step 2: Check for Active Treatments

  1. Click "Treatments" (left sidebar on desktop, bottom menu on mobile)

  2. Look under "Active"

What you see:

What's Listed Under "Active"

What It Means

A treatment appears

✅ You're approved! Your medication is being processed or already shipped (see below)

Nothing listed

❌ You're not approved—any pending charge will fall off automatically


If You See an Active Treatment

Great news—you're approved. Here's what to do next:

Haven't Received Tracking Yet?

Don't worry. Once your prescription is approved, it goes to our pharmacy for fulfillment. You'll receive tracking via email within 1-3 business days of approval.

Check your spam/junk folder if you haven't seen it.

Already Have Tracking?

Your medication is on the way. Standard delivery is 3-5 business days from shipment.

Track your order using the link in your shipping confirmation email.


If You Don't See an Active Treatment

You have not been charged. The pending authorization will automatically reverse within 3-5 business days (often within 24-48 hours depending on your bank).

No action is required on your part. You do not need to contact us to "cancel" the charge—it will fall off on its own.


Check for Incomplete Visits or Provider Messages

Sometimes your intake is partially complete, or your provider has follow-up questions before they can approve your prescription.

How to Check:

  1. Look for notices or alerts on your dashboard

  2. Click "Treatments" → check for any visits marked "Incomplete" or "Action Required"

  3. Click "Chat" → check for messages from your Doctor

Common Reasons for Incomplete Status:

Issue

How to Fix

ID not uploaded

Upload a valid photo ID through the portal

Photo not submitted

Complete the required photo upload

Medical history incomplete

Answer all intake questions

Provider has questions

Respond to your provider in Chat

Additional documentation needed

Check notices for specific instructions


What If I Want to Complete My Intake?

If you started checkout but didn't finish your intake, and you do want to proceed:

  1. Look for the incomplete visit

  2. Complete all remaining sections (ID upload, photos, medical questions)

  3. Submit for provider review

Once your provider approves, your original payment authorization will convert to a charge and your medication will ship.


What If I Don't Want to Complete My Intake?

No action required.

If you don't complete your intake:

  • Your provider cannot approve a prescription

  • No medication will be sent

  • The payment authorization will automatically reverse within 3-5 business days

You don't need to contact us to cancel. Just leave the intake incomplete and the hold will drop off.


Still See the Charge After 5 Business Days?

If more than 5 business days have passed and:

  • You have no active treatment in your portal

  • The charge still appears as posted (not pending)

Contact us:

  1. Click Chat"Send message to: Support"

  2. Include:

    • Your full name

    • Email address on your account

    • Last 4 digits of the card charged

    • Date and amount of the charge

    • Screenshot of the charge (if possible)

We'll investigate and resolve it promptly.


Refund Policy Reminder

Once a prescription has been approved and shipped, standard refund policies apply:

Situation

Refund Available?

Authorization only (not approved)

✅ Automatically reverses—no action needed

Approved but not yet shipped

Case-by-case review (cancellation fee may apply)

Medication has shipped

❌ No refund—prescription medications cannot be returned

Medication delivered

❌ No refund

Damaged or defective medication

✅ Replacement provided (report within 48 hours)

For full details, see: Cancellation & Refund Policy


Quick Reference: What To Do

Your Situation

Action

"I see a pending charge but didn't finish intake"

No action needed—authorization will reverse in 3-5 days

"I want to finish and get my medication"

Log in → Complete intake → Submit for review

"I see an active treatment but no tracking"

Tracking is coming within 1-3 business days

"My provider has questions"

Log in → Chat → Respond to Doctor

"Charge still showing after 5+ business days"

Contact Support with details


Summary

  1. Payment authorizations are not charges—they're temporary holds

  2. Check your portal before contacting support

  3. If no active treatment exists, the authorization reverses automatically

  4. If you have an active treatment, you're approved and medication is on the way

  5. Incomplete intakes will not result in a charge—just leave it and the hold drops off


Need Help?

Patient Portal: my.goodgirlrx.com Help Center: help.goodgirlrx.com

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