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Skin conditions

Cold sores

Recurrent lip cold sores. Reviewed by an Irish-registered GP for €25, usually the same day.

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What we'll ask you

6 short questions, most of them yes or no. Your answers go straight to the reviewing GP.

  • When did this episode start?
  • Do you have a condition or medicine that weakens your immune system?
  • 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.

  • Needs a consultation.
  • Prescribing in pregnancy or while breastfeeding needs a consultation.
  • These symptoms need to be assessed by a doctor directly.

Start your cold sores request

€25, reviewed by an Irish-registered GP. If it isn't clinically appropriate, the GP declines and you are refunded in full.