Skin conditions · €25 GP review
Rosacea treatment online in Ireland
Facial flushing, redness and papules — topical or oral treatment. Reviewed by an Irish-registered GP — no appointment needed. A prescription is issued only if clinically appropriate.
A question about rosacea? Ask our team
Rosacea can be controlled with the right prescription. Describe your symptoms and an Irish-registered GP chooses a suitable cream, gel or tablet.
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 facial redness, flushing or small spots
- Your symptoms come and go
- Gritty, red or painful eyes, or blurred vision — your eyes need checking
- You are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive — the GP will route you to a consultation
- Fever or feeling very 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
11 short questions, most of them yes or no. Your answers go straight to the reviewing GP.
- Describe your symptoms — flushing, redness, bumps, stinging
- Have you been diagnosed with rosacea before?
- Which best describes your rosacea?
- Any gritty, red or painful eyes, or blurred vision?
- Which triggers have you noticed (sun, alcohol, spicy food, stress, heat)?
- What treatments have you used and how did they work?
- Have you been applying steroid cream to your face?
- 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.
- Ocular rosacea needs assessment and may need ophthalmology input.
- 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 your eyes become painful, red or sensitive to light, or your vision changes.
- Get seen in person if skin thickens on the nose or treatment is not helping after 8 to 12 weeks.
Common questions
- What triggers rosacea?
- Common triggers include sun, heat, alcohol, spicy food and stress. Daily sunscreen helps.
- Is rosacea treatment long-term?
- It often needs ongoing or repeated treatment. The GP explains how to use it.
- How much does an online rosacea 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 rosacea be cured?
- Rosacea is long-term, but treatment, sun protection and avoiding your triggers can control redness and spots well.
Related guides and treatments
Sources
- RosaceaHSE (Health Service Executive) — HSE health A–Z
- Rosacea — Clinical Knowledge SummaryNICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) — NICE CKS
Start your rosacea request
€25, reviewed by an Irish-registered GP. If it isn't clinically appropriate, the GP declines and you are refunded in full.