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Private Prescription UK

The Online GP issues private prescriptions from £15 (plus consultation fee), with same-day service via video or in-person appointment. Your prescription can be sent electronically to any UK pharmacy or posted to you. GMC-registered doctors, legitimate prescriptions, no waiting.

How Private Prescriptions Work

The Process:

  1. Consult - Video or in-person with our GP

  2. Assessment - Doctor evaluates if prescription appropriate

  3. Prescription - Issued if clinically justified

  4. Collection - Pick up from pharmacy same day

Electronic Prescriptions:

We send directly to your chosen pharmacy. You just collect.

Paper Prescriptions:

Posted first-class if preferred, or collect from our clinic.

What's the Difference: NHS vs Private Prescription

NHS Prescription:

  • Fixed charge: £9.90 per item (or free if exempt)

  • Requires NHS GP appointment (often weeks wait)

  • Limited to NHS formulary

  • Can only use NHS pharmacies

Private Prescription:

  • Pay full medication cost (varies by drug)

  • Same-day appointments available

  • Wider medication options

  • Use any pharmacy (including online pharmacies)

When Private Makes Sense:

  • Can't get NHS appointment quickly

  • Need medication today

  • Want medication not on NHS formulary

  • Prefer specific brands

  • Need prescription while travelling

Medications We Can Prescribe

Common Prescriptions:

  • Antibiotics (UTI, chest infections, skin infections)

  • Contraception (pills, patches, rings)

  • Skin treatments (acne, eczema, psoriasis)

  • Acid reflux medications

  • Migraine treatments

  • Allergy medications

  • Asthma inhalers

  • Blood pressure medications

  • Cholesterol medications

  • Thyroid medications

  • Antidepressants

  • Anxiety medications

  • Erectile dysfunction treatments

  • Hair loss treatments

  • Weight management medications

  • Travel medications (malaria prophylaxis, etc.)

  • Most other prescription medicines

What We Cannot Prescribe:

  • Schedule 2 controlled drugs (strong opioids, amphetamines)

  • Without clinical justification

  • In quantities suggesting misuse

  • To someone we assess as at risk

Repeat Prescriptions

For Established Medications:

If you're on regular medication and need a repeat:

  1. Book consultation (can be brief)

  2. Doctor reviews your medication

  3. Prescription issued

  4. Collect from pharmacy

Repeat Prescription Service: From £29 (quick review + prescription)

Private Prescription Costs

Consultation + Prescription:

  • Video consultation: £49

  • In-person consultation: £79

  • Prescription fee: £15

Plus medication cost (varies, paid at pharmacy)

Example Total Costs:

  • UTI antibiotics: £49 + £15 + ~£8 = ~£72

  • Contraceptive pill (3 months): £49 + £15 + ~£25 = ~£89

  • Asthma inhaler: £49 + £15 + ~£15 = ~£79

Compare to: Waiting 3 weeks for NHS appointment

Same-Day Prescriptions

How to Get Medication Today:

  1. Book same-day appointment

  2. Consult with doctor

  3. Prescription sent to pharmacy

  4. Collect within hours

Pharmacies We Work With:

Any UK pharmacy. We send electronically to your choice.

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FAQ

Is a private prescription legitimate?

Yes. Private prescriptions from GMC-registered doctors are completely legal and valid at any UK pharmacy.

Can I use a private prescription at Boots/Superdrug?

Yes. Any pharmacy accepts private prescriptions.

Why do I pay more for the medication on private prescription?

NHS subsidises medication costs. Private prescriptions mean you pay the actual cost. For some drugs this is minimal; for others it's significant.

Can you prescribe controlled drugs?

Some, yes (like certain anxiety medications). Strong opioids and Schedule 2 drugs, no.

Can I get a private prescription for medication I already take?

Yes. We can continue established medications after a brief review consultation.

The Online GP. Private prescriptions from £15.

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