Emergency Prescription UK

Need a prescription urgently? A private GP can prescribe medication same-day via video consultation. Book now, consult within hours, prescription sent electronically to your pharmacy. From £49.

How to Get an Emergency Prescription

Step 1: Book Consultation

Book Urgent Consultation

Same-day appointments available.

Step 2: Video Consultation

Speak to GMC-registered GP. Explain what medication you need and why.

Step 3: Prescription Issued

If appropriate, prescription sent electronically to your chosen pharmacy.

Step 4: Collect Medication

Pick up from pharmacy. Often ready within hours.

What We Can Prescribe Urgently

Common Urgent Prescriptions:

  • Antibiotics (UTI, chest infection, skin infection)

  • Asthma inhalers

  • Blood pressure medication (run out)

  • Contraception

  • Migraine medication

  • Acid reflux medication

  • Antihistamines

  • Regular medications (short-term supply)

Cannot Prescribe:

  • Controlled drugs (strong painkillers, sedatives)

  • Medications requiring specialist initiation

  • Long-term repeat prescriptions without review

Other Emergency Prescription Options

Community Pharmacist

Pharmacists can provide emergency supplies of regular medication if you've run out. Limitations apply.

NHS 111

Can arrange emergency prescriptions in some circumstances, or direct you to a service that can.

Out of Hours GP

NHS out-of-hours services may prescribe urgently if clinically needed.

A&E (Emergencies Only)

Not for prescriptions unless part of emergency treatment.

Why Private GP for Urgent Prescriptions?

Speed: Consultation and prescription within hours.

Availability: Evenings and weekends when NHS isn't available.

Certainty: Guaranteed appointment, guaranteed prescription if appropriate.

Convenience: Video consultation from home.

Cost

Consultation: From £49

Medication: You pay pharmacy for medication cost (varies by drug)

Book Urgent Consultation

Book Now

Same-day appointments. Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy.

The Online GP. Urgent prescriptions when you need them.

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