A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Prescriptions ONline
Getting long-term prescriptions filled is an inconvenient but sometimes necessary task. To do so, you will most likely need to leave work early or interrupt your busy schedule to visit your regular GP. Most prescription appointments are fairly short and repeat appointments at a GP clinic often last less than 5 minutes. Click Clinic offers an efficient and convenient way to get your medications prescribed online, so you can avoid making the trip.
What is an online prescription?
An online prescription is a way of getting medications prescribed using the internet. It is a safe and convenient option for obtaining necessary prescription medications when your usual GP is unavailable. It provides flexibility by allowing you to receive the care you need without delays and ensures your health needs are met promptly. Prescriptions are issued by Australian registered practitioners, so you know that they will be appropriate to your needs. This offers you valuable peace of mind and convenience.
How do online prescriptions work?
Online prescriptions work by utilising the internet to assess someone’s condition and determine an appropriate medication. Assessments can be conducted through phone calls, video calls or fillable forms. This differs from in-person prescriptions, which require you to visit a GP or specialist.
An assessment will require you to answer protocol questions to help provide an understanding of your medical history. For a repeat prescription, this will involve talking about the medication you need and what you use it for.
At Click Clinic, our prescription process works very similar to a GP’s clinic process, except that it can be done from the comfort of your home. Patients are required to fill out an online prescription request form and our medical team reviews the information. If appropriate, we will issue your prescription. According to AHPRA regulations, if you are a new patient, we are required to talk to you by phone or video call before issuing a prescription, so please answer any calls that come from a blocked or unknown number.
Can you get online prescriptions in Australia?
Yes, you can get a prescription online in Australia. At Click Clinic we have been offering online prescriptions for over 9 years and are one of the first clinics to do so. We set up our electronic prescription service to help patients access prescriptions conveniently and efficiently.
However, it is important to note that you can only get a new prescription if you see or speak to a qualified medical professional. This can be either your local GP or one of our expert online clinicians. We offer telehealth consultations as our preferred online consultation method.
What to know before you get a Prescription Online
Before applying for an online prescription, there are important regulatory issues to be aware of. These are generally related to medicines that are restricted by federal or state regulations. Often these may not be prescribed by online methods. Click Clinic’s strict prescription policy prevents us from prescribing certain medicines.
Restricted medicines that are potentially abusable and will not be prescribed by Click Clinic include painkillers (like oxycodone, morphine, codeine, fentanyl), stimulants like dexamphetamine, benzodiazepines (such as diazepam/valium, or lorazepam/ativan and others), and some anti-seizure medicines like pregabalin.
Our medical staff are committed to maintaining high professional and ethical standards, and will not prescribe any medicine they are not satisfied is appropriate. They may also ask you for additional information about your medical history. Payment of a fee does not guarantee a prescription will be issued and you are not entitled to a refund if we refuse to issue a prescription.
Like a regular in-person clinic, we may require additional tests before issuing a prescription to verify the medication requested is safe and appropriate.
Advantages of getting a prescription online
Getting an online prescription has some key advantages over getting one in person. These include greater accessibility, environmental benefits, and a high level of privacy and confidentiality.
Accessibility
Accessibility and convenience are the biggest advantages when it comes to requesting prescriptions online. You no longer need to take the time out of your busy day to drive and wait at a GP clinic with a room full of sick people, just to get a prescription. When you get a prescription filled out through Click Clinic, the script gets delivered to your phone via SMS or email. This method is more convenient, as it is difficult to misplace or lose the script. We also have a partnership with Ace Pharmacy which can organise to deliver your medication by post if you choose this option.
Privacy
Those who regularly take medications for certain conditions often need a second opinion from a medical professional. Having to go to a medical office to do this may not provide the privacy you are looking for. This is especially true if you are at a new clinic and you’re not familiar or comfortable with the change in environment.
At Click Clinic, we understand that people prefer and deserve discretion when it comes to their private medical information. We believe that everyone deserves expert professional medical and prescription advice from the comfort of their own space!
Challenges of getting an online prescription
While the advantages are ideal for most patients, it is important to also note the challenge of the online prescription process. A lack of immediate pathology results and physical examinations can be an obstacle for some patients and medical professionals. It may also be more challenging for medical professionals to diagnose or treat conditions and patients without undergoing physical and pathological tests such as X-rays, ultrasounds or blood work. However, Click Clinic will organise any referrals for any tests necessary to prescribe to you safely and effectively.
Get fast, convenient online scripts from Click Clinic
Our prescription service has a turnaround time of within 48 hours under normal circumstances, with no need to go and visit a clinic. Just fill in the form on our website and include all the required details. Then one of our medical staff will assess the information you provide and if appropriate, we will issue your prescription.
Contact us now to get an online consultation with one of our team for repeat prescriptions or medical certificates today!