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Get a Prescription Online in Ballybofey

Busy in Ballybofey and need to see a doctor? DrCall offers fast, confidential online GP consultations by video or phone, from €35, with prescriptions and sick certs where clinically appropriate.

  • ✓ Irish-registered GPs
  • ✓ From €35, one simple price
  • ✓ 7 days a week
  • ✓ Not charged until confirmed
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See a doctor online in Ballybofey today

You'll find Ballybofey in Co. Donegal, part of Ireland's Ulster province.

The county town of Co. Donegal is Lifford, and DrCall looks after patients in Ballybofey, Lifford 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 Ballybofey and the surrounding area can skip the journey and speak to a doctor in about 15 minutes.

Online prescriptions in Ballybofey: what to expect

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 Ballybofey, discuss the medication and your health with an Irish-registered GP, and, where the doctor considers it safe and appropriate, a prescription is issued.

Some medicines cannot be prescribed through DrCall at all: benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, opioids and stimulants are never prescribed.

  • 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
LocationBallybofey, Co. Donegal
ProvinceUlster
Appointments7 days a week
PriceFrom €35
FormatVideo or phone, ~15 min
DoctorsIrish-registered GPs

Online GP consultation in Ballybofey: what we can help with

  • Referral letters to specialists and for scans, where clinically appropriate
  • Repeat prescriptions and new prescriptions sent to your pharmacy near Ballybofey, where appropriate
  • Ongoing advice and prescription support for long-term conditions
  • Sick certificates and medical certificates for work or college, where clinically 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 Ballybofey?

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. Donegal:

NoWDOC and local Donegal out-of-hours services Appointment only · has its own fees Donegal is served by more than one out-of-hours service depending on where you live — use the HSE finder to find yours. 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 Ballybofey

  1. Choose a timeSee the live times on the booking page and take the one that suits you — slots are 15 minutes and start 30 minutes from now.
  2. Tell us what’s wrongAdd your contact details, your usual pharmacy and a few words on why you want to see a doctor.
  3. Authorise your cardWe place a hold on your card. You are not charged until a GP has confirmed your appointment.
  4. See your doctorAt the booked time your Irish-registered GP contacts you by phone or video — at home in Ballybofey or wherever you are.

Online doctor near Ballybofey: evenings and weekends

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

Serving Ballybofey and nearby towns

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

More ways to find a doctor in Ballybofey

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 Ballybofey 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 Ballybofey. 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.

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 Ballybofey — or anywhere else in Ireland — and still see an Irish-registered GP.

Can children see the online doctor?

DrCall is not intended for children under 3. For older children, a parent or guardian should make the booking and be with them during the consultation.

What if I need a doctor in person in Ballybofey 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. Donegal, contact NoWDOC and local Donegal out-of-hours services — it is an appointment-only service with its own fees. Donegal is served by more than one out-of-hours service depending on where you live — use the HSE finder to find yours. 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 see an online doctor in Ballybofey today?

Yes. DrCall appointments are available every day and most patients can be seen the same day. Choose the next available time on our booking page — the earliest bookable slot is 30 minutes from now.

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.

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