Compare UK Online Doctor Services & Prices
An online doctor prescribes via an online questionnaire reviewed by a clinician — no appointment, delivered to your door. We compare 12 UK services on how they charge, what they treat, and how to check they are properly registered.
According to TreatCompare comparison of 12 UK online doctor services, most do not charge a separate consultation fee — the clinician review is included in the treatment price, so the price you compare is the medicine plus delivery. Dr Fox is the main exception: a small per-order prescription fee with lower medicine prices.
How much does an online doctor cost in the UK in 2026?
According to TreatCompare analysis of 12 UK online doctor services, most do not charge a separate consultation fee — the clinician review is included in the treatment price, so the price you compare is the cost of the medicine plus delivery.
According to TreatCompare comparison data, the main pricing-model difference between UK online doctors is that most include clinician review for free, while Dr Fox charges a small per-order prescription fee alongside typically lower medicine prices.
According to TreatCompare, UK online doctor services are pharmacy-backed and prescribe via an online questionnaire reviewed by a clinician, covering weight management, hair loss, sexual health, contraception, erectile dysfunction, travel health and HRT.
According to TreatCompare guidance, a legitimate UK online doctor should operate through a GPhC-registered pharmacy, use GMC-registered prescribers, and (for many services) be CQC-registered — all of which can be checked on the public registers before paying.
Source: TreatCompare UK online doctor comparison, 12 services, reviewed 7 June 2026.
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Online doctor search depth works best when each condition category has a pricing-model explanation, a regulator check, an NHS comparison and a route to the treatment hub that tracks live prices.
| Search target | Price signal | Depth angle | Next data point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online doctor UK comparison prices | Consultation-model comparison across services | Free clinician review vs Dr Fox prescription-fee model | Per-treatment price pulls from each service catalogue |
| Online doctor weight loss cost | Live GLP-1 provider price rows | Eligibility-gated weight-management pathways via online doctors | Provider-by-provider monthly cost and dose escalation |
| Online doctor hair loss treatment cost | Monthly treatment supply bands | Plan-based men’s-health services vs pay-as-you-go pharmacies | Named-service monthly plan inclusions |
| Online pharmacy travel / malaria tablets | Tablet course pricing and consult fees | Dr Fox prescription-fee model on malaria tablets | Course-length price rows by destination risk |
| Is an online doctor legitimate / safe | GPhC / CQC / GMC verification checklist | How to check a UK online doctor on the public registers | Register status per listed service |
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Most visitors are choosing between an online doctor for a specific treatment and a private GP for an open consultation, then moving into a condition hub for live prices.
How online doctor pricing works
Online doctors are not priced like a GP appointment. There is usually no consultation fee — the clinician review is built into the price of the treatment. So the number that matters when you compare services is the treatment price plus delivery, not a headline consultation cost.
Free clinician review
Most services. You pay only for the medicine and delivery; the online consultation is included.
Small prescription fee
Dr Fox’s model: a small per-order fee with lower medicine prices — sometimes lower-cost overall.
Plan / subscription
Men’s-health services often bundle review and treatment into a monthly plan. Check what cancelling costs.
UK online doctor services compared
12 services| Service | Pricing model | Commonly treats | Regulators to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zava ↗ One of the broadest UK online doctor services. Asynchronous form-based review with prescriptions dispensed to your door. | Free clinician review No separate consultation fee — you pay for the treatment, clinician review included. | Weight management, Sexual health & STI, Erectile dysfunction, Contraception, Hair loss, Travel health, Period delay, Asthma & hay fever | CQC · GPhC · GMC |
| Superdrug Online Doctor ↗ Pharmacy-backed by Superdrug. Wide condition coverage with high-street brand backing and click-and-collect on some items. | Free clinician review Consultation included in the treatment price for most conditions. | Weight management, Sexual health & STI, Erectile dysfunction, Contraception, Hair loss, Travel health, Period delay | GPhC · CQC · GMC |
| Boots Online Doctor ↗ Backed by Boots pharmacy. Strong on weight management and men’s/women’s health, with in-store collection on selected treatments. | Free clinician review Clinician review built into the treatment price for most services. | Weight management, Sexual health & STI, Erectile dysfunction, Contraception, Hair loss, Travel health | GPhC · CQC · GMC |
| LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor ↗ Long-running online doctor service. Broad condition list with clinician messaging and repeat-treatment management. | Free clinician review No standalone consultation fee on most condition pathways. | Weight management, Sexual health & STI, Erectile dysfunction, Contraception, Hair loss, Asthma & hay fever | GPhC · CQC · GMC |
| Asda Online Doctor ↗ Supermarket-pharmacy online doctor. Competitive on common everyday treatments. | Free clinician review Treatment price includes the prescriber review for most conditions. | Weight management, Sexual health & STI, Erectile dysfunction, Contraception, Hair loss, Travel health | GPhC · CQC · GMC |
| Dr Fox ↗ Different pricing model: a small prescription fee plus lower medicine costs, which can work out lower-cost on some treatments. Well known for travel and malaria tablets. | Small prescription fee Charges a small per-order prescription fee but typically lists lower medicine prices. | Travel health & malaria, Erectile dysfunction, Sexual health, Contraception, Period delay, Weight management | GPhC · GMC |
| Pharmica ↗ Online pharmacy and prescribing service with a broad catalogue and next-day delivery options. | Free clinician review Clinician review included in the product price. | Erectile dysfunction, Hair loss, Sexual health, Weight management, Skin, Period delay | GPhC · GMC |
| Simple Online Pharmacy ↗ UK online pharmacy and online doctor service covering common long-term and acute conditions. | Free clinician review No separate consultation charge on most prescribing pathways. | Weight management, Hair loss, Erectile dysfunction, Asthma, Sexual health | GPhC · GMC |
| e-Surgery ↗ Online pharmacy and prescriber with a wide everyday-treatment range. | Free clinician review Prescriber review included; you pay for the treatment. | Erectile dysfunction, Hair loss, Contraception, Asthma & hay fever, Sexual health | GPhC · GMC |
| The Independent Pharmacy ↗ Online pharmacy with clinician-reviewed treatments across many common conditions. | Free clinician review Online consultation included in the treatment price. | Erectile dysfunction, Hair loss, Weight management, Asthma & hay fever, Skin, Sexual health | GPhC · GMC |
| Numan ↗ Men’s-health focused online doctor. Plan-based pricing for hair loss, ED and weight management. | Free clinician review Treatment price includes clinical review; some areas use subscription plans. | Erectile dysfunction, Hair loss, Weight management, Testosterone & men’s health | GPhC · CQC · GMC |
| Manual ↗ Men’s-health service focused on hair loss, ED and weight management via subscription plans. | Free clinician review Clinical assessment included; treatments often sold as plans. | Hair loss, Erectile dysfunction, Weight management, Men’s health | GPhC · GMC |
Pricing model and conditions are summarised from each service’s public site. Treatment prices vary by condition and are tracked on the linked hubs below. Always verify registration on the official registers before paying.
What online doctors treat — and where to find prices
Because the cost is the treatment, the way to compare “online doctor prices” is by condition. These are the categories UK online doctors commonly cover. Where TreatCompare tracks live prices, we link straight to the data.
Weight management
Tracked live across UK providersClinician-assessed weight-management treatment, eligibility-gated. Compare current UK prices on the weight-loss hub.
Compare prices →Hair loss
From a few pounds per monthCommon men’s and women’s hair-loss treatments, usually sold as a monthly supply with clinician review.
Compare prices →HRT & menopause
Consultation + treatment trackedMenopause and HRT prescribing. Compare consultation and treatment costs on the HRT hub.
Compare prices →Sexual health & STI
Home test kits + treatmentSTI test kits and treatment of common infections via online consultation.
Compare prices →Travel health & malaria
Tablets + vaccination consultsMalaria tablets and travel-health advice; vaccinations are usually in-clinic.
Compare prices →Erectile dysfunction
Per-treatment pricingA common online doctor category. Prices depend on the specific treatment and quantity; check the provider directly.
Contraception
Per-pack pricingThe pill, patches and emergency contraception via online consultation. NHS contraception remains free.
Asthma & hay fever
Per-treatment pricingInhalers and hay-fever treatments where clinically appropriate after an online review.
Online doctor vs private GP vs NHS
| Route | Cost | Speed | Best for | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online doctor | Pay per treatment (review usually free) | Same-day to next-day delivery | A specific, known treatment — repeat medication, hair loss, contraception, travel tablets, sexual health — where no examination is needed. | Questionnaire-led; not suitable when a physical examination or open-ended diagnosis is needed. |
| Online / private GP | £25–£75 per consultation | Same-day appointment | An open consultation — you describe symptoms and the GP diagnoses, prescribes, refers or issues a letter. | You pay for the appointment, and medication/letters/tests are usually extra. |
| NHS GP / pharmacy | Free at point of use | 1–3 week wait (Pharmacy First for some conditions is same-day) | Ongoing care, complex problems, free prescriptions where eligible, and conditions covered by NHS Pharmacy First. | Access can be slower; appointment choice and length are limited. |
How to check an online doctor is legitimate
- ✓The pharmacy is registered with the GPhC — check the register at pharmacyregulation.org.
- ✓Prescribers are GMC-registered doctors or appropriately registered prescribers.
- ✓The service is CQC-registered where it provides a regulated prescribing service.
- ✓There is a genuine clinical questionnaire — be cautious if treatment is sold with no health questions.
- ✓A real pharmacy address and a way to contact a clinician are published.
- ✓The medicine is dispensed in proper UK packaging with a patient information leaflet.
Check pharmacies on the GPhC register (pharmacyregulation.org), prescribers on the GMC register (gmc-uk.org), and regulated prescribing services on the CQC website (cqc.org.uk).
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & further reading
- GPhC – General Pharmaceutical Council register — Verification that the dispensing pharmacy behind an online doctor is registered
- GMC – List of Registered Medical Practitioners — Verification of prescriber registration
- CQC – Care Quality Commission — Regulatory status of online prescribing services in England
- MHRA – Buying medicines safely online — Guidance on buying prescription medicines safely online
Methodology summary
We compare recognisable UK online doctor / online pharmacy prescribing services, not paid GP consultations (see the private GP hub for those).
Services are compared on how they charge for clinician review — included, prescription fee, or plan — because that is the real difference in cost.
Per-treatment prices vary by condition and are tracked on the linked treatment hubs rather than restated here.
We point to the GPhC, GMC and CQC registers so the service can be checked before payment. We do not accept payment for ranking or inclusion.
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