Women's health · €25 GP review
Thrush treatment online in Ireland
Typical itch and discharge, previously diagnosed. Reviewed by an Irish-registered GP — no appointment needed. A prescription is issued only if clinically appropriate.
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If you recognise the itch and discharge of thrush because you have had it diagnosed before, you can ask an Irish-registered GP for treatment online without a waiting room.
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 had thrush diagnosed before
- Your symptoms feel the same as last time
- This is the first time you have had these symptoms
- You are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive — the GP will route you to a consultation
- Pelvic pain, fever, unusual bleeding or sores
- Thrush more than 4 times a year
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.
- Describe your symptoms
- Is this the first time you have had these symptoms?
- 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.
- A first episode should be assessed.
- 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 thrush more than twice in 6 months, if treatment has not worked, or if you have sores, blisters or unusual bleeding.
- If you are pregnant, contact your GP or midwife — oral thrush tablets are not used in pregnancy.
- Get seen the same day for lower tummy pain, fever or feeling unwell.
Common questions
- Can I get thrush tablets online?
- Yes, if you have had thrush before and the symptoms are typical. The GP chooses tablets, pessary or cream.
- Why do you ask if it is the first time?
- Other infections can look like thrush. A first episode is best checked properly, so we route you to a consultation.
- How much does an online thrush 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 I have sex while I have thrush?
- It is best to wait until it clears, as sex can be uncomfortable and some creams damage condoms.
Related guides and treatments
Sources
- Vaginal thrushHSE (Health Service Executive) — HSE health A–Z
- Candida — female genital — Clinical Knowledge SummaryNICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) — NICE CKS
Start your genital thrush request
€25, reviewed by an Irish-registered GP. If it isn't clinically appropriate, the GP declines and you are refunded in full.