General health · €25 GP review
Repeat asthma inhaler prescription online in Ireland
Repeat of an inhaler you already use, with control check. Reviewed by an Irish-registered GP — no appointment needed. A prescription is issued only if clinically appropriate.
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Running out of a reliever or preventer inhaler is not something to leave until Monday. If your asthma is stable and you are asking for an inhaler you already use, answer a short control questionnaire and an Irish-registered GP reviews it against your reported symptoms before issuing a repeat prescription.
What it costs
€25 per request, refunded in full if the GP decides a consultation is needed instead.
How quickly
Reviewed the same working day for requests submitted before 5pm, Monday to Friday. Weekend requests are reviewed the next working day.
Who this is suitable for
- You are aged 16 or over and living in Ireland
- You are asking for an inhaler you already use, at the same dose
- Your asthma has been stable for the last 3 months
- You use your reliever inhaler 3 times a week or less
- You have had no hospital or A&E attendance for asthma in the last 12 months
- You are using your reliever more than 3 times a week, or it is not helping
- Symptoms are waking you at night
- You have needed steroid tablets for asthma in the last 3 months
- You want to start a new inhaler or change dose
- You are breathless at rest or struggling to complete a sentence — this is an emergency, call 112 or 999
What your €25 covers
- Short asthma control questionnaire based on routine GP practice
- Review by an Irish-registered, IMC-listed GP
- Repeat prescription for your usual reliever and preventer where appropriate
- Prescription sent to the pharmacy you nominate
- Advice on inhaler technique and when to seek a review
What we'll ask you
7 short questions, most of them yes or no. Your answers go straight to the reviewing GP.
- Which inhalers do you use, and how often?
- Do you use your reliever more than 3 times a week?
- Do symptoms wake you at night?
- Are you pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive?
- Do you have any of: high fever, severe pain, breathlessness, confusion, or symptoms getting rapidly worse?
- List any drug allergies (or type 'none')
- Medicines you currently take (or type 'none')
When we'll say no
These answers stop the request and route you to a consultation instead.
- Poor control — a consultation is safer than a repeat.
- Prescribing in pregnancy or while breastfeeding needs a consultation.
- These symptoms need to be assessed by a doctor directly.
When to get seen in person or urgently
- Signs of an asthma attack: your reliever is not helping, you are too breathless to speak or eat, breathing is fast, or lips look blue. Call 112 or 999.
- Book a review if you are using your reliever more than 3 times a week, waking at night with asthma, or needed steroid tablets in the last year.
Common questions
- Can I get a repeat inhaler prescription online in Ireland?
- Yes, if your asthma is stable and you are asking for an inhaler you already use at the same dose. An Irish-registered GP reviews your answers before the prescription is issued.
- What does a repeat inhaler prescription cost?
- €25 for the GP review and prescription. Your pharmacy charges separately for the inhaler. If the GP declines because your asthma control needs a proper review, the €25 is refunded.
- Why was my request declined?
- The most common reason is reliever use more than three times a week, or night-time symptoms. Both suggest your asthma is not controlled, and a repeat inhaler on its own would not be safe care. We route you to a €39 consultation instead.
- Can I get a spacer or a new type of inhaler?
- A spacer can be added to your prescription. Starting a new inhaler or changing dose needs a consultation so the GP can check your technique and control properly.
- What if I am having an asthma attack right now?
- Do not use this service. Take your reliever as prescribed and call 112 or 999 if you are breathless at rest, cannot complete a sentence, or your reliever is not working.
- How often should my asthma be reviewed?
- At least once a year by a GP or asthma nurse, and sooner after any attack. Smart prescriptions are for stable, well-controlled asthma between reviews.
Related guides and treatments
Sources
- AsthmaHSE (Health Service Executive) — HSE health A–Z
- Asthma information and action plansAsthma Society of Ireland — Patient guidance
Start your asthma request
€25, reviewed by an Irish-registered GP. If it isn't clinically appropriate, the GP declines and you are refunded in full.