Can a private GP prescribe medication during a video appointment?

Most standard medicines can be issued during a video appointment. If you feel you may need an examination for an accurate diagnosis then please book a clinic appointment however. Please note, we do not prescribe any potentially addictive medications such as diazepam in video appointments.

What is the difference between an NHS prescription and a private prescription?

Patients pay the full cost of the medication with a private prescription. NHS prescriptions have a standard fee, regardless of the medication's cost. Costs for some medications are lower than the NHS standard fee, but some will be higher.

Can I request a repeat prescription for medication prescribed elsewhere?

At DocTap, if a patient needs a new or regular prescription, they will need to schedule a consultation each time they require the prescription. This is so that the GP can ensure that patients are still on the appropriate medication and dosage before issuing another prescription. DocTap does not offer 'repeat' prescriptions. To obtain a repeat prescription, the patient should contact their NHS GP.

Can DocTap prescribe controlled medicines?

Our doctors cannot prescribe Schedule 2 or Schedule 3 controlled drugs. If you require a prescription for a specific medication, please contact our patient support team at 02071833254 to confirm if our doctors can prescribe it. During your appointment, our doctors will use their clinical judgment to determine the appropriate medication. If you are requesting a prescription for a medication prescribed elsewhere, please bring as much supporting evidence as possible regarding the condition for which you need the prescription.

How will I receive the medicine or prescription after my appointment?

We stock a small number of commonly prescribed medications in some of our clinics. If we don't have the medication you require in stock, your doctor will hand you a prescription for you to take to a pharmacy. You'll be able to collect your medications at any UK pharmacy or chemist.

Can I ask for a prescription for a particular medicine?

Please contact our patient support team to check if our doctors can prescribe the medication you require. Our doctors will use their own clinical judgement when issuing any prescription. If requesting a medication you usually take, please bring as much supporting evidence and relevant medical history about your condition as possible to enable our doctors to make an appropriate decision.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a private GP prescribe medication during a video appointment?: Most standard medicines can be issued during a video appointment. If you feel you may need an examination for an accurate diagnosis then please book a clinic appointment however. Please note, we do not prescribe any potentially addictive medications such as diazepam in video appointments.
What is the difference between an NHS prescription and a private prescription?: Patients pay the full cost of the medication with a private prescription. NHS prescriptions have a standard fee, regardless of the medication's cost. Costs for some medications are lower than the NHS standard fee, but some will be higher.
Does the appointment fee include the cost of my medicine?: There is no additional charge for issuing a prescription. Medications dispensed in clinic are charged per item which is usually no more than the NHS prescription charge.
Can I request a repeat prescription for medication prescribed elsewhere?: At DocTap, if a patient needs a new or regular prescription, they will need to schedule a consultation each time they require the prescription. This is so that the GP can ensure that patients are still on the appropriate medication and dosage before issuing another prescription. DocTap does not offer 'repeat' prescriptions. To obtain a repeat prescription, the patient should contact their NHS GP.
Can DocTap prescribe controlled medicines?: Our doctors cannot prescribe Schedule 2 or Schedule 3 controlled drugs. If you require a prescription for a specific medication, please contact our patient support team at 02071833254 to confirm if our doctors can prescribe it. During your appointment, our doctors will use their clinical judgment to determine the appropriate medication. If you are requesting a prescription for a medication prescribed elsewhere, please bring as much supporting evidence as possible regarding the condition for which you need the prescription.
How will I receive the medicine or prescription after my appointment?: We stock a small number of commonly prescribed medications in some of our clinics. If we don't have the medication you require in stock, your doctor will hand you a prescription for you to take to a pharmacy. You'll be able to collect your medications at any UK pharmacy or chemist.
Can I ask for a prescription for a particular medicine?: Please contact our patient support team to check if our doctors can prescribe the medication you require. Our doctors will use their own clinical judgement when issuing any prescription. If requesting a medication you usually take, please bring as much supporting evidence and relevant medical history about your condition as possible to enable our doctors to make an appropriate decision.

Prescription medications

Simple, safe treatment

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Convenience

In clinic dispensing

Many medications are stocked in clinic, saving you a trip to the pharmacy. E-prescriptions and delivery are also available.

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Complete range of medications

The widest selection of medications is available through clinic consultations, where your doctor can perform an examination if needed.

Simple

See a doctor, get your prescription

No forms, messaging, or waiting for approval—just see a GP, and they’ll issue your prescription on the spot.

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Accurate

The right medication

Your doctor will take the time to make sure you have the right prescription for your condition.

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Pricing

No prescription charges

There’s no extra charge for issuing a prescription. Medications dispensed in clinic are charged per item.

Prescribing policy

Restricted drugs

To ensure safe prescribing, we follow a strict policy for medications that can be misused.

Schedule 2 or 3 controlled drugs.: We are NOT ABLE to prescribe these due to legal restrictions on controlled drug prescribing in private practice.
Ozempic.: We don’t prescribe Ozempic. However, where clinically appropriate, our GPs may prescribe other GLP-1 medicines such as Wegovy (semaglutide) or Mounjaro (tirzepatide) as part of a dedicated Weight Loss Treatment consultation.
ADHD medications / amphetamines.: We cannot prescribe ADHD amphetamine based medications.
Testosterone.: We are unable to prescribe testosterone / performance enhancing medications.
Benzodiazepines and z class drugs.: It is our policy to limit the total combined number of benzodiazepines and z-class sedatives (e.g. diazepam, lorazepam, alprazolam) in any 3 month period.
Opiates.: We are unable to prescribe any opiate drugs except for co-codamol and co-dydramol 10/500 only, which are also subject to a maximum limit.
Specialist requested medications.: We are unable to prescribe or administer specialist requested medications. In some instances, a doctor can offer a short term prescription if there is adequate documentation/proof of use.