Many common medications can be prescribed online by Qoctor doctors, including contraceptive pills, asthma inhalers, treatments for erectile dysfunction, acne, acid reflux, migraine, and antibiotics for infections. However, some medications that require close, ongoing monitoring or that are classified as controlled substances require an in-person consultation.

Qoctor does not routinely prescribe opioids (drugs like Oxycodone, Tapentadol) , sleeping pills or benzodiazepines “benzos”, as these should be prescribed and responsibly monitored by your regular GP or specialist. Similarly, the following medications are not routinely prescribed:

• Long term oral steroids (e.g. Prednisolone)
• Medications that require regular blood monitoring (e.g. Lithium, Warfarin)
• Oral Isotretinoin (Roaccutane)
• Stimulants or ADHD treatments (e.g. methylphenidate, dexamphetamine, lisdexamphetamine, modafinil, armodafinil)
• Clomiphene
• Long term anti-inflammatories
• Antipsychotics
• Other medications that are more usually prescribed by specialists