Online GP Consultation Cost UK 2026: Video, Phone and Async Prices
How much online private GP consultations cost in the UK, including video appointments, phone GP care, asynchronous forms, prescriptions and follow-up fees.
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Online GP price table
| Online route | Typical cost | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous form | GBP25-GBP45 | Simple issues, repeat requests, admin | No live conversation |
| Phone GP | GBP25-GBP60 | Advice, follow-up, certificates | No visual examination |
| Video GP | GBP29-GBP75 | Same-day discussion and triage | Still limited for physical signs |
According to TreatCompare private GP price data, online GP routes are usually the lower-cost private GP option because they do not require clinic room capacity or travel.
What may cost extra?
Check whether the price includes prescription issuing, a referral letter, a sick note, follow-up messaging and medicine cost. A cheap online appointment can become more expensive if each document or follow-up is billed separately.
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- Primary source
- General Medical Council register
- Reporting period
- 2026-05-10
- Last updated
- 2026-05-10
- Figure type
- Mixed sources
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- Research and comparison only
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| Search target | Price signal | Depth angle | Next data point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private GP London | Online, clinic and home-visit ranges | Same-day clinics, hotel visits and central London premium | Named clinic appointment length and letter fees |
| Private GP Manchester | North West clinic and national online rows | Local clinic versus video GP route | Pall Mall, SameDayDoctor and hospital-group inclusions |
| Online GP consultation cost | Asynchronous, phone and video fees | Prescription, fit note, referral letter and follow-up add-ons | Provider-specific admin fees and pharmacy handoff |
| Private GP home visit cost | London and major-city home-visit bands | Urgent non-emergency route, travel fee and out-of-hours premium | Home visit postcode coverage and weekend pricing |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online GP consultation cost?
Online private GP consultations commonly cost GBP25-GBP75 in the UK, depending on whether the appointment is asynchronous, phone or video.
Can an online GP prescribe?
An online GP can prescribe where clinically appropriate, but some symptoms, medicines or controlled drugs may require in-person assessment.
Sources & further reading
- General Medical Council register — Doctor registration checks.
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