Modern Medicine for €20
About this Service
Our Online Doctor Service gives you a safe and efficient way to get your medicines.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, people may need to self-isolate or restrict their movements. This service lets you have your prescription dispensed and delivered to you or have it dispensed and ready for collection in the chemist.
Standard Prescriptions
- The online doctor service costs €20 and can provide a 6 month repeat prescription in many instances.
- A simple four-step process will allow you to receive prescribed medication quickly and conveniently.
- If for any reason a prescription can’t be issued the €20 charge will be refunded.
FAQ
How does the Online Doctor Service work?
- Select the treatment you require.
- Fill out the questionnaire.
- A registered doctor will review your details and once approved, the doctor will email your prescription to Foley’s Chemist.
- We’ll get your prescription ready for you.
How long will it take?
- An Irish registered smartScripts doctor will review and issue a prescription usually within two hours. If it is not appropriate to issue a prescription based on the consultation, the €20 charge will be refunded to your card automatically.
How will I know when my prescription is ready?
- One of our pharmacists will contact you to discuss the prescription and answer any of your questions about how to use the medication prescribed.
- They will let you know the cost of the medication and when it will be ready.
How do I pay for my medication?
- One of our pharmacists will call you for a brief consultation on your prescription.
- We can take payment by phone or we can send you a secure payment link by email.
- For prescription collection, you can pay in the chemist on collection.
Can I get a repeat prescription?
- Yes, depending on the condition being treated, repeat prescriptions can be for as long as six months.
- The cost for the service is always €20 including single or repeat prescriptions.
Can I get my prescription medication delivered?
- We can deliver your prescription nationwide next day* with DPD for €6.
- Just send us an email with your delivery address and phone number to info@foleyschemist.ie and we’ll reply with a link for you to pay.
- *Next day delivery on prescription orders before 12pm.
What if my condition is not listed?
- Our doctors only write prescriptions for the specific medical conditions we treat. In that sense, we’re very different from an in-person doctor’s office. A GP clinic can manage your full range of healthcare needs, whereas we cannot do this
- We do not write prescriptions for controlled substances.
Will my GP know if I use smartScripts?
- This is optional. During the ordering process you will be given the option to share your GP’s information with us.
- If you choose to do this smartScripts can forward a summary of your treatment onto your own GP.
- We recommend all patient to keep their GP informed of any changes to the medication they are taking.
- smartScripts will never contact your GP without your consent or share your details with anyone.
Where are the smartScripts doctors based?
- The doctors at smartScripts are all registered in Ireland with the Irish Medical Council.
Are my payments secure?
- All payments are processed using industry-standard protection.
- smartScripts payments are handled by Stripe, Inc.
The Online Doctor Service is provided by smartScripts.
For more information check out the smartScripts website:
