Skin conditions · €25 GP review
Eczema cream prescription online in Ireland
A known eczema flare needing your usual creams. Reviewed by an Irish-registered GP — no appointment needed. A prescription is issued only if clinically appropriate.
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If you know your eczema and know what settles a flare, you should not have to wait for an appointment. Tell us the areas affected and the creams that work for you, and an Irish-registered GP reviews your request.
What it costs
€25 per request, refunded in full if the GP decides it is not safe to prescribe online.
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 18 or over and living in Ireland
- You have eczema diagnosed before and this is a usual flare
- You know which creams normally work for you
- Skin that is weeping, crusted or spreading quickly — possible infection
- Eczema near the eyes or a first-ever rash
- You are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive — the GP will route you to a consultation
- Fever or feeling unwell
What your €25 covers
- Short clinical questionnaire you can finish on your phone
- Review by an Irish-registered, IMC-listed GP
- Prescription sent securely to the pharmacy you choose
- A written note in your patient record you can download any time
What we'll ask you
7 short questions, most of them yes or no. Your answers go straight to the reviewing GP.
- Which areas are affected?
- What creams normally work for you?
- Is the skin weeping, crusted or spreading quickly?
- 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.
- Possible skin infection — needs review.
- 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
- Get seen the same day if eczema becomes painful with clusters of blisters or punched-out sores — this can be eczema herpeticum, which needs urgent treatment.
- Get seen in person if the skin is weeping, crusted, hot or spreading with fever, which may mean infection.
Common questions
- Can I get steroid cream online in Ireland?
- Yes, for a known eczema flare. The GP chooses the strength for the area and gives clear instructions on how long to use it.
- Can you prescribe emollients too?
- Yes. Moisturisers and soap substitutes can be added to the same prescription.
- How much does an online eczema cream prescription cost in Ireland?
- €25 for the GP review and prescription. Your pharmacy charges separately for the medicine. If the GP decides it is not safe to prescribe, the €25 is refunded in full.
- What happens if the GP cannot prescribe from my answers?
- You get a full refund of the €25, and the GP explains why. If a conversation would help, you can book a €39 video or phone consultation with an Irish-registered GP, usually the same day.
- How long can I use a steroid cream for?
- Usually for short courses of 1 to 2 weeks during a flare, applied thinly to the affected areas. Use emollients every day, even when the skin is clear.
Related guides and treatments
Sources
- EczemaHSE (Health Service Executive) — HSE health A–Z
- Eczema — atopic — Clinical Knowledge SummaryNICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) — NICE CKS
Start your eczema request
€25, reviewed by an Irish-registered GP. If it isn't clinically appropriate, the GP declines and you are refunded in full.