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Online Doctor Prescription in Athlone

Patients across Athlone and the rest of Co. Westmeath use DrCall to see a doctor online. Pick a time, pay securely, and speak to an Irish-registered GP from wherever you are.

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See a doctor online in Athlone today

Athlone is a midlands town straddling the River Shannon, in Co. Westmeath.

The county town of Co. Westmeath is Mullingar, and DrCall looks after patients in Athlone, Mullingar and every other town and village in the county.

Travel time, childcare and work all make a trip to the surgery harder. Online GP care means people in Athlone and the surrounding area can skip the journey and speak to a doctor in about 15 minutes.

Online prescriptions in Athlone: what to expect

Choose your pharmacy when you book. Where a prescription is issued, it is sent electronically to that pharmacy, so you can collect it close to home in Athlone rather than posting anything.

Repeat medication is usually reviewed against your history, so have your current medicines, doses and the date of your last review ready. Your doctor may decline to prescribe, or ask to see you in person, if it is not safe to do so remotely.

  • Repeat medication reviewed by an Irish-registered GP
  • Benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, opioids and stimulants are not prescribed
  • From €35, charged only once confirmed
  • Doctor assessment first — no “order and pay” prescriptions
  • Sent electronically to the pharmacy you choose, where appropriate
LocationAthlone, Co. Westmeath
ProvinceLeinster
Appointments7 days a week
PriceFrom €35
FormatVideo or phone, ~15 min
DoctorsIrish-registered GPs

Online GP consultation in Athlone: what we can help with

  • Referral letters to specialists and for scans, where clinically appropriate
  • Women’s and men’s health, contraception and sexual health advice
  • Ongoing advice and prescription support for long-term conditions
  • Assessment of urinary, chest and ear infections where appropriate
  • Advice on coughs, colds, sore throats, skin complaints and other everyday illnesses

Need something specific? Read our guides to getting a sick cert online and online prescriptions in Ireland.

Need an in-person doctor out of hours near Athlone?

Many people searching for a “doctor on call” want a GP who can see them in person tonight. DrCall is an online service, so we can’t visit you at home — but if your problem suits a video or phone consultation we are open every day. For urgent in-person care when surgeries are closed in Co. Westmeath:

MIDOC 1800 302 702 Appointment only · has its own fees MIDOC covers east Westmeath (including Mullingar); check the HSE finder for the Athlone area. Service website → · Find your nearest service on HSE.ie →

Details last checked 4 October 2026. Phone numbers can change, so confirm on the service’s own website. In an emergency call 112 or 999.

How to book an online doctor in Athlone

  1. Choose a timePick a day and a 15-minute slot. The earliest appointment is 30 minutes from now.
  2. Tell us what’s wrongComplete a short, secure form with your details, your pharmacy and the reason for your visit.
  3. Authorise your cardYour card is authorised, not charged. Payment is only taken once a GP confirms your appointment.
  4. See your doctorYour Irish-registered GP consults with you by video or phone, wherever you are in Athlone.

Online doctor near Athlone: evenings and weekends

There is no need to take time off to visit a surgery. Book an evening or weekend online GP appointment from Athlone and speak to an Irish-registered doctor when it suits you.

Serving Athlone and nearby towns

DrCall is available right across Co. Westmeath. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:

More ways to find a doctor in Athlone

It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:

We also see patients in neighbouring counties:

Frequently asked questions

How much does an online GP consultation in Athlone cost?

A DrCall online consultation starts from €35. That covers your consultation, including a sick cert, repeat prescription or referral where clinically appropriate. Your card is only authorised when you book and is charged once a GP confirms your appointment.

Which pharmacy will my online prescription go to?

The one you choose when you book — for example, a pharmacy near Athlone. If a prescription is issued, it is sent electronically to that pharmacy.

Can I get any medicine through an online prescription?

No. Your doctor decides what is safe and appropriate after speaking to you. Benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, opioids and stimulants cannot be prescribed through DrCall.

Can I book a follow-up if I need one?

Yes. If your doctor wants to review you again they will say so, and you can simply book another appointment online.

Do I have to travel to see the doctor?

No. Consultations take place by secure video or phone, so you can be at home in Athlone — or anywhere else in Ireland — and still see an Irish-registered GP.

What if I need a doctor in person in Athlone tonight?

DrCall is an online service, so we cannot send a doctor to your door. For urgent in-person care when surgeries are closed in Co. Westmeath, contact MIDOC on 1800 302 702 — it is an appointment-only service with its own fees. MIDOC covers east Westmeath (including Mullingar); check the HSE finder for the Athlone area. You can also find your nearest out-of-hours GP or emergency department on the HSE website. In an emergency call 112 or 999. If your concern suits a video or phone consultation, you can book DrCall any day.

What if I need to be seen in person?

If a physical examination is needed, your doctor will explain why and advise on the best next step. In an emergency, call 112 or 999 or go to your nearest emergency department.

Which pharmacy will my prescription go to?

The pharmacy you choose when you book. If your doctor issues a prescription it is sent electronically to that pharmacy, so you can collect it close to Athlone.

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