Same-day consultations are available 365 days a year, with priority booking if you're in a hurry. Once the doctor approves treatment, your eScript can be on your phone or at your chosen pharmacy within minutes. If your symptoms are severe, you can't swallow, or you're having difficulty breathing, don't wait for an online appointment: seek [...]

No. A video consultation with a doctor is required before any treatment can be issued. Most sore throats are viral and don't need antibiotics, so the doctor assesses your symptoms to work out what's actually causing them and what will genuinely help, which might be a prescription, or might be symptom relief you can manage [...]

$31.99 including assessment and, where appropriate, an eScript; the doctor may instead recommend symptom-relief treatment if the illness is viral, which is the right medicine even though it means no antibiotic. No Medicare is needed for the appointment itself, but providing these details will enable eScripts and PBS prescriptions where required.

Most sore throats are mild and get better by themselves. However, in some cases, more serious complications can develop. If you feel particularly unwell or are unable to swallow fluids (including your own saliva or spit), you should see a doctor immediately. Here are some key warning signs that you should seek urgent medical attention [...]