Online Prescriptions
Get an Instant Online Prescriptions in Australia
Renew or request prescriptions online in Australia from an AHPRA-registered doctor at HelloGP, from the comfort of your home. Submit a request, consult a doctor, and get escripts or Electronic Prescriptions within a few minutes.
Need Prescriptions online from a Doctor?
Request online prescriptions through HelloGP by submitting a prescription request online without booking a doctor call first, and have your request reviewed by a GP. After you consult with our GP, we instantly send your electronic prescription to you on your phone.
Connect with HelloGP and access:
- A secure digital prescription token
- Get escripts sent directly to your phone or email
- A medical script, directly forwarded to your pharmacy
What Are Online Prescriptions/eScripts?
An online GP prescription or an eScript is a secure digital version of a traditional paper prescription. GPs create an online prescription after an online assessment of the patient’s condition. You can request two types of electronic prescriptions at HelloGP, including:
- New Prescription
- Script Refill/Repeat Prescriptions
Both new online prescriptions or e-script refills are ideal options for:
- Repeat medications
- Ongoing condition management
- Stable chronic conditions
- Short-term treatments
Note: Online prescriptions offer the same professional clinical assessment as in-person visits when a physical examination is not required and medication is appropriate.
Are Online Prescriptions in Australia Valid?
Yes. Prescriptions or eScripts Online in Australia are valid just like paper prescriptions. However, it should be prescribed by an AHPRA-registered Australian doctor. Indeed, electronic prescriptions are a convenient and secure alternative to paper scripts.
eScript in Australia is ideal for:
- Chronic conditions management
- Mental health conditions management
- Acute or short-term care
- Routine refills
- Lifestyle medications
Why Trust HelloGP for Online Prescriptions in Australia
Access an online prescription from anywhere in Australia with HelloGP. Our Doctors completely understand how difficult and time-consuming it is to visit a GP in the clinic just to get a script refill. We’ve made it easy for Aussies to speak with a doctor and get an Electronic Prescription from the comfort of their home.
- No need to book or attend a doctor's appointment first
- Australian-registered GP review
- Requests completed online at any time
- Appointments that fit around your schedule
- Secure and confidential process
- Prescriptions are issued only when medically appropriate
How Do Online Prescriptions Work?
Submit Your Request:
Visit our website and complete an online prescription request form with details about your condition and medication needs.
Doctor's Review
A GP reviews your request to determine whether an online prescription is clinically appropriate. The doctor may request additional information if required.
Get Online Prescription:
If approved, your eScript will be sent to your phone or email as a secure digital token, ready to use at your chosen pharmacy.
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Is Online Prescription Right for You?
An electronic prescription is right for you if you need medication without a physical examination.
Online prescription services are for you if you:
- Want to renew your script
- Need medication to stabilise an ongoing condition
- Don’t want to visit a clinic
- Have a busy lifestyle
- Live in remote or regional areas of Australia
Can I Get an Online Prescription Without an In-Person Visit?
Yes. You can get an eScript in Australia through a telehealth consultation without visiting a doctor in the clinic. However, a GP may advise you to see a doctor or visit a clinic if you:
Visit a clinic if you:
- Need urgent emergency care
- Have complex medical conditions
- Require controlled medications
- Experience severe pain, bleeding, or heart-related symptoms
- Need a physical examination for an accurate diagnosis
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Frequently Asked Questions
An online prescription or eScript is a digital version of a paper prescription. Patients can get an electronic prescription within a few hours through SMS or email.
An online prescription or eScript is a digital version of a paper prescription. Patients can get an electronic prescription within a few hours through SMS or email.
No. You cannot get a prescription even online without consulting a GP. You have to consult a GP via a telehealth session to get a prescription online.
No. You cannot get an online prescription for severe conditions or situations requiring immediate emergency assistance.
Yes. Prescriptions issued by AHPRA-registered doctors are legal and fully regulated in Australia. A GP must review your condition via a telehealth consultation session before issuing a digital prescription.
To request an online prescription through HelloGP, you need to complete the questionnaire form and request an online consultation. Once the doctor approves your request after assessing your condition, you’ll receive your prescription via SMS or mail.
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