Yes, it's generally safe to get an online prescription from reputable telehealth service like Qoctor. How Qoctor supports safe online prescribing (1) we carefully vet all doctors who work with Qoctor, and all are AHPRA-registered. (2) Video call or phone call is mandatory for any prescriptions to be safely issued. This means each patient has [...]

Yes, for most common health issues, you can request a prescription online without an in-person visit.  The doctor will assess you, and will give advice and recommend treatment as appropriate. When is a telehealth appointment not suitable? (1) A telehealth appointment with Qoctor is NOT suitable in a medical emergency, so call '000' if you [...]

Many common medications can be prescribed online by Qoctor doctors, including contraceptive pills, asthma inhalers, treatments for erectile dysfunction, acne, acid reflux, migraine, and antibiotics for infections. However, some medications that require close, ongoing monitoring or that are classified as controlled substances require an in-person consultation. Qoctor does not routinely prescribe opioids (drugs like Oxycodone, [...]

eScripts are quick, secure, and generally very reliable. But like any technology, things can go wrong from time to time. If you receive an electronic prescription (eScript) from Qoctor, it will normally arrive as an SMS (text message) on your phone, or by email, if you chose that option. Open the SMS and present it [...]

Appointments with Qoctor are available within minutes, every day,  including public holidays. If you are in a rush, you can select a priority consult, and the doctor will call you within around 15 minutes. After your consultation,  we can send your ePrescription instantly to your mobile phone, as an SMS (text message). Then you just [...]

At Qoctor, our prices reflect how long a certain type of consultation usually takes. Whenever we can help our patients save money by keeping our costs down, we do so.  Our consultation fees range from $24.99 to $49.99, depending on the issue. Contraceptive pill consult- $24.99 Many common prescription (acne, asthma, migraine, acid reflux, UTI, [...]

Yes, you can request a repeat prescription online with Qoctor. First you'll need to register or log in, then select the service you need. After that, you'll be asked to complete a short online health questionnaire, and a video/phone consultation with a doctor. The doctor will ensure that the treatment is still the right one [...]

Most online prescriptions do require a video consultation to make sure you get a proper check up, so the doctor can choose the appropriate treatment for your condition. Sometimes a phone call may be adequate. The AHPRA Medical Board, which sets standards for doctors, has made this very clear in its updated telehealth guidelines Occasionally, [...]

How to request a prescription online (1) Register or login to your Qoctor account. You'll need to enter some details including name, date of birth, email address, postal address and a mobile phone number. You don't need to have a Medicare card- but if you have one, it helps a lot, as it means we [...]