Travel & other · €25 GP review
Cystitis antibiotics online in Ireland — no appointment
Simple bladder infection in women aged 16–64, no fever or flank pain. Reviewed by an Irish-registered GP — no appointment needed. A prescription is issued only if clinically appropriate.
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A simple urine infection in women usually settles quickly with a short course of antibiotics. Answer a few questions about your symptoms and an Irish-registered GP decides whether treatment is safe without an examination, then sends the prescription to your pharmacy.
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 a woman aged 16 to 64 living in Ireland
- You have typical bladder symptoms: burning, stinging or needing to pass urine often
- You have no fever and no back or side pain
- You can see a doctor if you are not improving within 24 to 48 hours
- Back or side (flank) pain, or a temperature over 38°C — this may be a kidney infection
- You are a man, or under 16, or over 64
- You are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive — the GP will route you to a consultation
- Blood in the urine without other symptoms, or repeated infections
- Feeling very unwell, confused or breathless — call 112 or 999
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
Important — please read before continuing. A simple urine infection is treated with a short course of antibiotics. Your symptoms should start to improve within 24 hours and settle within 3 days of starting treatment — if they do not, you must speak to a GP. Flu-like symptoms or pain in your back or side while being treated can mean the infection is spreading to your kidneys and need urgent medical attention. This service is for uncomplicated infections only and costs €25.
What we'll ask you
16 short questions, most of them yes or no. Your answers go straight to the reviewing GP.
- Describe your symptoms and when they started
- Do you have back or flank pain, or a temperature over 38°C?
- Is there visible blood in your urine?
- How many urine infections have you had in the last 6 months?
- Have you been diagnosed with cystitis (a bladder infection) in the past?
- Have you been diagnosed with any blood disorders, such as anaemia or low folic acid?
- Is there any other medical information you think your doctor should be aware of? (or type 'none')
- Have you read the important medical information about cystitis treatment shown above?
- I understand my symptoms should improve within 24 hours and settle within 3 days of starting an antibiotic, and I will contact a GP if they do not.
- I understand that flu-like symptoms or back pain while being treated need urgent medical attention.
- Do you consent to receiving a phone call from the GP about this request if needed?
- Do you consent to your pharmacist contacting you about this prescription if needed?
- 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.
- This may be a kidney infection and needs a consultation.
- Patient has not read the treatment information.
- Patient has not confirmed the expected course of treatment.
- Patient has not confirmed the urgent-symptom advice.
- Prescribing in pregnancy or while breastfeeding needs a consultation.
- These symptoms need to be assessed by a doctor directly.
Online treatment or urgent care? Know the warning signs
- Suitable for online review: burning or stinging when passing urine, needing to go more often or urgently, and lower tummy discomfort — with no fever and no back pain.
- Get urgent care instead: a temperature over 38°C, shivering, pain in your back or side, vomiting, or feeling very unwell. These can be signs of a kidney infection — contact a GP or out-of-hours service the same day.
- Call 112 or 999 if you are confused, very drowsy, breathless or collapsing.
- Book a €39 consultation instead if you are pregnant, a man, under 16 or over 64, have blood in your urine without other symptoms, or keep getting infections.
- Get seen in person if symptoms are not improving within 48 hours of starting antibiotics, or come back soon after finishing them — you may need a urine test and a different treatment.
- How it works: answer the questionnaire, an Irish-registered GP reviews it, and if suitable the prescription is sent securely to the Irish pharmacy you choose for collection.
Common questions
- Can I get antibiotics for a UTI online in Ireland?
- Yes, for a simple bladder infection in women aged 16 to 64. An Irish-registered GP reviews your answers and only prescribes when it is safe to treat without an examination.
- How quickly should I feel better?
- Most people improve within 24 hours and are back to normal within 3 days. If you develop a fever, back pain or feel worse, get seen urgently.
- What is the difference between cystitis and a UTI?
- Cystitis is an infection of the bladder, the most common type of urinary tract infection. A UTI can also affect the kidneys, which is more serious and needs a GP to see you — not an online prescription.
- Can I collect my UTI antibiotics from a pharmacy today?
- If the GP approves your request, the prescription is sent securely to the Irish pharmacy you choose. Requests submitted before 5pm on weekdays are reviewed the same working day.
- What can I do to ease cystitis symptoms?
- Drink plenty of water and take paracetamol or ibuprofen if they are safe for you. If symptoms are not improving within 48 hours, or you get a fever or back pain, get seen urgently.
- How much does an online UTI 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.
Related guides and treatments
Sources
- CystitisHSE (Health Service Executive) — HSE health A–Z
- Kidney infectionHSE (Health Service Executive) — HSE health A–Z
- Urinary tract infection (lower): antimicrobial prescribing (NG109)NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) — NICE guideline NG109
Start your uncomplicated urinary tract infection request
€25, reviewed by an Irish-registered GP. If it isn't clinically appropriate, the GP declines and you are refunded in full.