Medically reviewed by Dr Faisal Khan — MBBS, FRACGP · AHPRA-registered · Last updated August 2026
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AHPRA-registered doctors
Australian-registered medical practitioners only
Video or phone consultation
Real-time clinical assessment — not questionnaire-only
Individual clinical assessment
Every prescription request is assessed based on your health needs.
Secure eScript delivery
Sent electronically if prescribed, accepted by most community pharmacies.
7 days including after-hours
Extended hours Mon–Fri and weekends
Starting a medication you haven’t been prescribed before? Speak with a doctor about whether it’s right for you.
From $49.99
Already taking a medicine and need another script? A doctor will review whether continued prescribing is still appropriate and, if suitable, can issue a repeat prescription.
From $49.99
Taking several medications, managing an ongoing condition, or not certain what you need? A telehealth consultation is the right place to start.
From $49.99
Online prescriptions, sometimes called online scripts or eScripts, allow you to discuss a prescription request with an Australian-registered doctor by video or phone. The doctor reviews your health information and decides whether prescribing through telehealth is clinically appropriate. If a prescription is issued, it can be provided electronically as an eScript. TelehealthDr uses real-time doctor-patient consultations rather than questionnaire-only prescribing for new online prescription requests.
Use the chooser above to select a new prescription, a repeat script, or a general consultation. If you're unsure which applies, the general consultation is the right starting point.
Before your consultation, you'll answer a few questions about your current health, symptoms, and any medications you're taking. This helps the doctor prepare and makes the consultation more efficient.
Your doctor will assess your situation by video or phone a real clinical conversation, not a form. They’ll ask questions, review your history, and decide whether a prescription is clinically appropriate for you.
If the doctor decides to prescribe, an eScript can be sent electronically by SMS or Email. You can present it to a pharmacy that supports electronic prescriptions. If prescribing is not appropriate, the doctor will explain why and recommend a suitable next step.
Telehealth can work well for some new and repeat prescription requests, but not every situation can be managed online. Suitability depends on your symptoms, health history, current medicines and whether the doctor can gather enough information remotely to make a safe clinical decision.
Telehealth may be suitable when
You want to discuss a repeat script for an existing medicine.
Your health needs can be assessed adequately by video or phone.
A physical examination is not required.
The doctor has enough relevant information to assess your request.
Your usual GP is unavailable and an online doctor is appropriate for the situation.
You may need in-person care when
Your symptoms are new, severe, complex or worsening.
A physical examination is needed.
Testing or regular monitoring may be required.
Your care is better managed by your usual GP or specialist.
The doctor cannot assess the issue safely through telehealth alone.
Doctors can assess both new and repeat prescription requests during a telehealth consultation. Whether prescribing is appropriate depends on your individual health needs, medical history, current medicines and whether enough information can be obtained remotely to make a safe clinical decision.
Some prescription requests may not be suitable for one-off telehealth prescribing because they require closer monitoring, additional testing, ongoing medical management or an in-person assessment. In these situations, your regular GP or specialist may be the most appropriate person to manage your care. Learn more in the Medical Board of Australia’s telehealth guidelines.
A telehealth appointment does not guarantee a prescription. If the doctor decides not to prescribe, they can explain why and recommend an appropriate next step, such as further testing, an in-person GP appointment or follow-up with your regular doctor or specialist.
If the doctor issues an electronic prescription, the eScript token can be sent to your mobile by SMS. Open the message and present the QR code or token to a pharmacy that supports electronic prescriptions.
Your electronic prescription may also be sent by Email. Open the secure token on your phone or another device and present it to the pharmacist when your prescription is dispensed.
Where supported, TelehealthDr may be able to send prescription information directly to a nominated pharmacy after your consultation. Ask the team if this option is available for your prescription.
A Medicare card is not the only way a patient can be identified for electronic prescribing. People with Medicare or DVA details generally already have an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI), and people without Medicare may be able to obtain an IHI through myGov.
A telehealth consultation for an online prescription at TelehealthDr starts from $49.99. This covers the doctor's consultation time; the cost of your medication is separate and paid at the pharmacy.
$49.99
Up to 10 minutes with an AHPRA-registered doctor for a standard new or repeat prescription discussion.
Current fee shown when booking
For consultations that require additional time because of more complex health needs or multiple issues.
Current fee shown when booking
Evening and weekend appointments are available. Check the current fee and appointment time during booking.
If TelehealthDr has genuinely changed policy and after-hours is now no surcharge, then update the FAQ and booking system as well.
Do not leave two different pricing policies on different pages.
TelehealthDr consultations are privately billed. Medicine and pharmacy costs are separate from the consultation fee.
Speak with an AHPRA-registered Australian doctor through a real-time video or phone consultation.
Appointments are available seven days a week, including evening and weekend times. Check current availability when booking.
Consultations are confidential, and personal and health information is handled in accordance with TelehealthDr's privacy policy and applicable Australian privacy requirements.
Speak with a doctor from home or another suitable private location without travelling to a clinic for the telehealth appointment.
Medically reviewed by
MBBS, FRACGP · AHPRA-registered General Practitioner
Last reviewed: August 2026
Telehealth can be appropriate for some prescription requests when a doctor can complete an adequate clinical assessment remotely. If a physical examination, testing, monitoring or another form of care is needed, the doctor may recommend an in-person appointment instead.
The Medical Board says practitioners should continuously assess whether telehealth remains appropriate.
A few quick reads to help you understand how online prescriptions work before your consultation.
Speak with an AHPRA-registered Australian doctor about a new or repeat prescription request. If prescribing is clinically appropriate, an eScript can be issued electronically after your consultation.
Or call 1300 998 808
For emergencies, call 000.
