Speak with a doctor online from wherever you are.

Need medical advice but don't want to make an unnecessary trip to a hospital or clinic? iPrescribe Online makes it possible to connect with a doctor online and discuss your health concerns through a convenient digital consultation.

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How to consult a doctor online

iPrescribe is designed to help licensed pharmacies receive trusted digital prescriptions, fulfill orders efficiently, and operate with confidence. From verification to order fulfillment, every step is streamlined to support accuracy, compliance, and growth.

Find a Doctor

Explore available doctors and find a healthcare professional based on your healthcare needs and availability.

Choose Your Consultation

Select an available consultation and review the applicable consultation details before booking.

Speak With Your Doctor

Connect through the available digital consultation option, including chat, voice or video where available.

Get the Right Next Step

Your doctor assesses your concern and recommends the appropriate next step.

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What can I talk to an online doctor about?

An online doctor consultation may be appropriate for a range of non-emergency healthcare concerns.

Common symptoms

General health concerns

Minor illnesses

Medication questions

Prescription-related concerns

Follow-up care

Ongoing health concerns

General medical advice

Whether online care is appropriate depends on your individual circumstances. Your doctor will determine the appropriate next step based on your consultation.

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Get medical guidance without the unnecessary journey

Sometimes you need to speak to a doctor – not necessarily spend hours travelling to a healthcare facility.

From Home

Speak with a doctor without leaving home.

From Work

Get professional medical guidance when your schedule makes a clinic visit difficult.

Wherever You Are

Access your consultation through your phone or connected device.

What happens during an online doctor consultation?

Your consultation is a conversation between you and a healthcare professional. Your doctor may ask about:

Your symptom

When they started

How they have changed

Your medical history

Current medications

Relevant lifestyle or health information

General medical advice

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Online doctor consultation vs visiting a clinic

Online healthcare is designed to complement traditional healthcare – not replace it in every situation.

Online consultation may be appropriate for

General medical concerns

Follow-up care

Medication questions

Some minor illnesses

Laboratory testing

Other concerns suitable for remote assessment

Physical care may be necessary for

Physical examination

Laboratory testing

Imaging

Medical procedures

Emergency treatment

Continuous monitoring

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate emergency medical care.

Why patients choose iPrescribe Online

When healthcare moves online, trust matters. iPrescribe Online connects patients with healthcare professionals and healthcare providers through a digital platform designed to support the journey from consultation to the next appropriate step in care.

Convenience

Access healthcare remotely when your concern is appropriate for online consultation.

Professional Care

Connect with healthcare professionals through a digital healthcare platform.

Connected Services

Move from consultation to relevant healthcare services without unnecessary disconnected steps.

Patient-first Approach

Convenience matters, but appropriate clinical care and patient safety come first.

Online Doctor FAQs

Real experiences from users improving healthcare delivery with iPrescribe.

Yes. iPrescribe Online connects patients across Nigeria with doctors who meet the platform's onboarding and verification requirements, for consultations through available chat, voice or video channels.

To book an online doctor consultation, download the iPrescribe Online app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Register as a patient, select an available doctor based on your health concerns or specialty, choose a convenient slot, and confirm your booking.

Yes. You can consult with doctors using video call, voice call, or secure chat messaging directly through the mobile application, depending on what is most suitable for your clinical needs.

Yes. If a doctor determines during your consultation that medication is clinically appropriate, they can write and issue a digital prescription on the platform that participating pharmacies can fulfill.

The consultation fees are set by the individual doctors and are clearly listed on their profiles before you book. You pay only for the consultation, with no hidden platform charges.

Yes, safety is at the core of our platform. Our onboarding process verifies every doctor, and we follow strict clinical guidelines. If your case is not suitable for online care, your doctor will advise you to visit a physical clinic.

Yes. Once a doctor issues a digital prescription, you can choose to send it to a verified partner pharmacy in the iPrescribe network for easy pickup or secure home delivery.