Livi vs Push Doctor 2026: Online GP Services Compared
Compare Livi and Push Doctor for online GP consultations in the UK. Pricing, availability, prescription handling, and what each provider offers.
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Livi and Push Doctor are two of the UK's most-used online GP services. Both use GMC-registered doctors and can issue electronic prescriptions, referral letters, and sick notes. Livi starts at £29 per consultation; Push Doctor starts at £49. Push Doctor operates longer hours (6am–11pm vs Livi's 8am–10pm).
Side-by-side comparison
| Livi | Push Doctor | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £29 | £49 |
| Hours | 8am–10pm, 7 days | 6am–11pm, 7 days |
| Same-day booking | Yes | Yes |
| Consultation type | Video | Video + asynchronous messaging |
| Prescriptions | Electronic, any UK pharmacy | Electronic, any UK pharmacy |
| NHS partnership | Yes (NHS contracts) | Yes (NHS contracts) |
| Referral letters | Yes | Yes |
| Sick notes | Yes | Yes |
| App | iOS + Android | iOS + Android |
Livi has deeper NHS integration than most online GP services — in some regions, Livi consultations are free via the NHS app. Both providers accept private self-pay nationwide.
Pricing
Livi's £29 starting price is £20 below Push Doctor's £49. Over six consultations a year, that is a £120 difference.
Hours
| Provider | Opens | Closes | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livi | 8am | 10pm | 7 |
| Push Doctor | 6am | 11pm | 7 |
Push Doctor covers two earlier hours in the morning and one later hour at night.
Consultation type
- Livi: video only
- Push Doctor: video + asynchronous messaging (text-based consultation for simple requests)
Asynchronous messaging suits routine repeat-prescription requests where a video call is not required.
NHS partnership
Both providers hold NHS contracts in selected regions. In those areas, a consultation can be booked through the NHS app at no cost. Coverage varies by ICB — check the NHS app to see whether either service is available in your area.
Lower-cost alternatives
- Zava — from £25, asynchronous only (no video) — the lower-cost route for straightforward prescriptions
- TapGP — from £39, video consultations
- The Online GP — from £39
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Frequently asked questions
Which is lower-cost, Livi or Push Doctor?
Livi starts at £29 per consultation; Push Doctor starts at £49 — a £20 difference per appointment, or £120 over six consultations a year. Both are GMC-regulated and can issue electronic prescriptions, referral letters, and sick notes.
What hours does each service operate?
Livi operates 8am–10pm, 7 days a week. Push Doctor operates 6am–11pm, 7 days a week — covering two earlier hours in the morning and one later hour at night. Both offer same-day booking.
What's the difference in consultation type between Livi and Push Doctor?
Livi offers video consultations only. Push Doctor offers both video and asynchronous text-based messaging, which suits routine repeat-prescription requests where a video call isn't required.
Are Livi or Push Doctor available free on the NHS?
Both providers hold NHS contracts in selected regions, where consultations can be booked through the NHS app at no cost. Livi has deeper NHS integration than most online GP services. Coverage varies by ICB — check the NHS app to see whether either service is available in your area.
Can both services issue electronic prescriptions?
Yes — both Livi and Push Doctor issue electronic prescriptions to any UK pharmacy. Both also provide referral letters and sick notes, and use GMC-registered doctors.
What are the lower-cost alternatives to Livi and Push Doctor?
Zava starts at £25 for asynchronous consultations only (no video) — the lower-cost route for straightforward prescriptions. TapGP and The Online GP both start at £39 for video consultations.
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