Travel & other · €25 GP review
Acid reflux and heartburn treatment online in Ireland
Burning indigestion without alarm features. Reviewed by an Irish-registered GP — no appointment needed. A prescription is issued only if clinically appropriate.
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Heartburn that keeps coming back can often be settled with a short course of prescription treatment. Answer a few questions so an Irish-registered GP can check for warning signs before prescribing.
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 burning indigestion or acid reflux
- You have none of the alarm symptoms listed below
- Difficulty swallowing, vomiting blood, black stools or unexplained weight loss — these need urgent assessment
- Chest pain spreading to the arm or jaw, or with breathlessness — call 112 or 999
- You are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive — the GP will route you to a consultation
- New symptoms starting over the age of 55
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
6 short questions, most of them yes or no. Your answers go straight to the reviewing GP.
- How long have you had symptoms?
- Any difficulty swallowing, vomiting blood, black stools or unintentional weight loss?
- 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.
- These are alarm features and need urgent assessment.
- 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 in person if you have difficulty swallowing, unexplained weight loss, ongoing vomiting, or are 55 or over with new symptoms.
- Get urgent care if you vomit blood, pass black tarry stools, or have chest pain spreading to your arm, jaw or back. Call 112 or 999 if you collapse, have severe difficulty breathing, or think it is an emergency.
Common questions
- Can I get omeprazole or similar online?
- If your symptoms are typical and you have no warning signs, the GP can prescribe a suitable reflux medicine for a set course.
- When is heartburn not just heartburn?
- Trouble swallowing, vomiting blood, black stools, weight loss or chest pain with breathlessness all need to be seen urgently, not treated online.
- How much does an online acid reflux 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.
- Can lifestyle changes help reflux?
- Yes. Smaller meals, not eating within 3 hours of bed, raising the head of the bed, losing weight and cutting down on alcohol and smoking all help.
Related guides and treatments
Sources
- Heartburn and acid refluxHSE (Health Service Executive) — HSE health A–Z
- Dyspepsia — unidentified cause — Clinical Knowledge SummaryNICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) — NICE CKS
Start your acid reflux and heartburn request
€25, reviewed by an Irish-registered GP. If it isn't clinically appropriate, the GP declines and you are refunded in full.