See a doctor online in Ballina today
Ballina is a town on the River Moy in north Mayo, in Co. Mayo.
The county town of Co. Mayo is Castlebar, and DrCall looks after patients in Ballina, Castlebar and every other town and village in the county.
Many people prefer to be seen in the privacy of their own home. Online consultations are confidential, use secure GDPR-compliant technology and follow Irish Medical Council guidelines.
Online prescriptions in Ballina: 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 Ballina rather than posting anything.
You cannot simply order a prescription online — a doctor has to assess you first. With DrCall you book a short video or phone consultation from Ballina, discuss the medication and your health with an Irish-registered GP, and, where the doctor considers it safe and appropriate, a prescription is issued.
- Doctor assessment first — no “order and pay” prescriptions
- Sent electronically to the pharmacy you choose, where appropriate
- Repeat medication reviewed by an Irish-registered GP
- Benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, opioids and stimulants are not prescribed
- From €35, charged only once confirmed
Online GP consultation in Ballina: what we can help with
- Advice on coughs, colds, sore throats, skin complaints and other everyday illnesses
- Assessment of urinary, chest and ear infections where appropriate
- Ongoing advice and prescription support for long-term conditions
- Referral letters to specialists and for scans, where clinically appropriate
- Sick certificates and medical certificates for work or college, where clinically appropriate
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 Ballina?
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. Mayo:
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 Ballina
- Choose a timePick a day and a 15-minute slot. The earliest appointment is 30 minutes from now.
- Tell us what’s wrongComplete a short, secure form with your details, your pharmacy and the reason for your visit.
- Authorise your cardYour card is authorised, not charged. Payment is only taken once a GP confirms your appointment.
- See your doctorYour Irish-registered GP consults with you by video or phone, wherever you are in Ballina.
Online doctor near Ballina: evenings and weekends
Appointments run seven days a week. That means you can see an online GP in Ballina after work, at the weekend, or late in the evening.
Serving Ballina and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Mayo. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Online prescription in Westport
- Online prescription in Castlebar
- Online prescription in Claremorris
- Online prescription in Ballinrobe
- Online prescription in Kilmaine
- Online prescription in Dooagh
- Online prescription in Hollymount
- Online prescription in Crossmolina
- Online prescription in Cong
- Online prescription in Murrisk
- Online prescription in Kilkelly
- Online prescription in Bonniconlon
- Online prescription in Aghamore
- Online prescription in Straide
- All of Co. Mayo →
More ways to find a doctor in Ballina
It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:
- Online doctor in Ballina
- Online GP in Ballina
- Online Dr in Ballina
- Video GP in Ballina
- Same-day doctor in Ballina
- Online sick cert in Ballina
We also see patients in neighbouring counties:
- Online prescription in Co. Sligo
- Online prescription in Co. Roscommon
- Online prescription in Co. Galway
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online GP consultation in Ballina 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 Ballina. 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.
When can I book an online doctor?
Appointments are available seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, in 15-minute slots. The booking page shows the live, bookable times.
What happens after I book an appointment?
Your request goes to our team, who confirm it or suggest another time. Your card is only authorised at booking and is charged once your GP confirms. You will get an email at each step.
What if I need a doctor in person in Ballina 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. Mayo, contact Westdoc on 0818 360 000 — it is an appointment-only service with its own fees. 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.
Can I get a prescription or sick cert online in Ballina?
Yes, where your doctor considers it clinically appropriate. Prescriptions are sent electronically to the pharmacy you choose, and sick certs are available for work or college. DrCall cannot prescribe benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, opioids or stimulants.
Can I see a doctor at the weekend in Ballina?
Yes. DrCall runs seven days a week, so weekend and evening appointments are available — the booking page shows the live times.