Answers about online GP consultations in Ireland — booking, pricing, prescriptions, sick certs and privacy.
GPLine is an Irish online doctor service. We connect you with GPs registered with the Medical Council of Ireland through secure video consultations for everyday medical care — advice, prescriptions, sick certs and referrals, where clinically appropriate.
Yes — nationwide, from cities to rural areas. All you need is a phone, tablet or computer with an internet connection.
Yes. Every doctor is registered with the Medical Council of Ireland. You can verify any doctor at medicalcouncil.ie.
For many everyday conditions, yes — and it is more convenient. For anything needing physical examination or urgent care, it is not, and our doctors will tell you so and direct you appropriately.
Most patients get a same-day appointment. Evening and weekend slots are often available.
Choose a time on the Book Appointment page, tell us briefly what you need help with, and pay securely by card. Your video link arrives by email. No app to install — consultations run in your browser.
No — consultations run in your web browser on phone, tablet or computer.
The exact fee is shown clearly when you book — the price you see is the price you pay. Prescriptions, certs and referral letters (where clinically appropriate) are included. There are no subscriptions or hidden fees. Medication itself is paid to your pharmacy separately.
No. GPLine is pay-per-consultation only. The only separate cost is medication itself, paid to your pharmacy as normal.
Many Irish health insurance plans cover part of GP/telehealth fees depending on your policy — you receive a claim-ready receipt. GP fees may also qualify for tax relief via Revenue’s Med 1 process.
Yes — where clinically appropriate after your consultation, prescriptions are sent electronically to your chosen Irish pharmacy. Booking does not guarantee a prescription.
Controlled drugs, sedatives, sleeping tablets or any medication with a risk of dependence. Fees are not refunded where a booking is made to request these.
Where genuinely indicated, yes — our GPs follow HSE antimicrobial prescribing guidance.
Yes — after a consultation, where the GP considers it appropriate, your cert is emailed the same day.
Yes — it is a standard medical certificate issued by an IMC-registered doctor whose registration can be verified with the Medical Council.
Yes — for specialists, counselling or testing, where appropriate.
Yes. Video calls are encrypted, records are stored on EU servers under GDPR, regulated by the Irish Data Protection Commission, and nothing is shared without your consent except where law requires.
Emergencies, conditions requiring physical examination or immediate testing, and controlled-medication requests. When online care isn’t suitable, our doctors will direct you to the right service.
Call 999 or 112 immediately, or go to your nearest Emergency Department. GPLine is not an emergency service. If you are in a mental-health crisis, call 999/112, contact Samaritans free on 116 123, or text HELLO to 50808.