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What we treat

Medicspot allows you to book same day private GP appointments at your local pharmacy. We use video conferencing and examination equipment which allows our doctors to treat 94% of health conditions, from aches and pains to mental health.

Making you healthier, faster

We believe convenient access to healthcare leads to a healthier, happier nation. That’s why we’ve designed the Medicspot Clinical Station - the safest way to see an online doctor.

Appointments

Book private virtual doctor appointments at your local pharmacy clinic.

Examinations

Full remote clinical examinations with our state-of-the-art medical technology.

Prescriptions

Any prescribed medication will be ready to collect on your way out.

Referrals

We can refer you to specialists and write referral letters.

Sick notes

Our doctors can write fit for work or school notes as needed.

Certificates & forms

We can arrange certificates for you, including a Spanish visa medical certificate and a Covid-19 proof of recovery certificate. In addition we can arrange forms for you.

Treatment Guides

UTI symptoms, antibiotics and treatment

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, can affect your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Women are more likely to develop a UTI than men. You will often need a treatment of antibiotics to treat the infection.

Dr Adam Abbs

Tonsillitis symptoms and treatment

Tonsillitis symptoms often include a sore throat, swollen tonsils and fever. Viral tonsillitis is more common and doesn’t require antibiotic treatment.

Dr Maheinthan Yogeswaran

Tinnitus causes and treatment

Tinnitus can be caused by hearing loss, infection, earwax build-up and aging. If the cause is unknown, treatment may include a type of talking therapy.

Dr Abby Hyams

Sinusitis symptoms and treatment

Common sinusitis symptoms include a headache, blocked nose and face pain. Usually, sinusitis is a self-limiting condition that doesn’t need antibiotics.

Dr Abby Hyams

Sick notes explained

Employers may ask for a doctor’s sick note if you’ve taken time off sick for more than 7 days in a row. Get a fit note from a Medicspot doctor today.

Migraine symptoms, causes and treatment

A migraine is a common neurological disorder that can cause moderate to severe headaches or throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head. Migraine can be triggered by emotional and physical triggers.

Dr Abby Hyams

Lyme disease symptoms and treatment

Lyme disease is transmitted through an infected tick. See a doctor for treatment if you experience symptoms of Lyme disease, such as an expanding oval rash.

Dr Sufian Ali

Laryngitis symptoms and treatment

Laryngitis symptoms include a hoarse voice, persistent cough and sore throat. It’s only contagious if caused by a viral, bacterial or fungal infection.

Dr Faiza Khalid

Herpes simplex symptoms and treatment

Herpes is a varied condition that affects many people. Understanding the types of herpes virus and steps you should take when infected will help you to live a normal and healthy life if you do have herpes infection.

Dr Sufian Ali

Health checks explained

Have you had your full body health check recently? You may be due for a health assessment. Medicspot offers a full health check to test for serious conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Dr Abby Hyams

GP Referral Letters

Get a GP referral letter to a hospital, specialist, or other health professional. A Medicspot doctor will review your case and issue your letter in 12 hours, for just £29.

The flu (influenza)

Flu symptoms include a runny nose, sore throat, and fever. Most symptoms last for 7 days, but some may last up to 8 weeks. The flu jab can help protect against the virus in some groups of people.

Dr Adam Abbs

Fatigue symptoms, remedies and treatment

Fatigue is a common condition with feelings of extreme tiredness or a lack of energy. Fatigue can be caused by medical conditions, mental health conditions or lifestyle factors.

Dr Abby Hyams

Emergency prescriptions explained

Have you run out of your usual prescription? Do you need emergency medication? If you can’t see your regular GP, you should be able to pick up emergency medication from your local pharmacy.

Dr Abby Hyams

Eczema causes and treatment

Eczema is the collective term for a group of skin conditions that cause the skin to become red, itchy, swollen, scaly and cracked. Eczema can be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors and can affect all ages from babies to older adults.

Dr Saira Goheer

Ear infections symptoms and treatment

Ear infection symptoms vary depending on the part of the that’s infected (inner, middle or outer). They’re common in children but also affect adults.

Dr Sufian Ali

The contraceptive pill

Contraceptive pills are medicines containing hormones that you take by mouth to prevent pregnancy. Both the combined pill and the minipill are convenient and highly effective when used correctly.

Dr Abby Hyams

Chest infection symptoms and treatment

Chest infection symptoms can include a persistent cough, fever and fatigue. Pneumonia is often caused by bacteria and may require antibiotic treatment.

Dr Sufian Ali

Birth control (pills, patches, implants and more)

Birth control, or contraception, is any method used to prevent pregnancy. Contraception options include birth control pills, the contraceptive implant, injection, patch and coil.

Dr Abby Hyams

Asthma symptoms and treatment

Asthma symptoms include a tight chest, breathlessness, wheezing and coughing. Avoid triggers and use inhalers correctly to help prevent asthma attacks.

Dr Sufian Ali

Anxiety disorders, symptoms and treatments

Anxiety is a sense of panic, worry or fear and is a normal response to an unusual or stressful event. Common anxiety disorders include GAD, social anxiety, OCD and PTSD. Your GP can prescribe medication or refer you to a specialist for talking therapies.

Dr Abby Hyams

Antibiotic resistance explained

Antibiotics are prescribed to treat some types of bacterial infection. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in response to the use of these medicines.

Acne causes and treatment

Acne is a common skin condition affecting babies, teenagers and adults. The 6 main types of spots are whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, cysts and nodules. Acne treatment may include home remedies, topical creams, and oral medications.

Dr Faiza Khalid

What we can’t treat

Medicspot is not suitable for children under 5 years of age. The following conditions cannot be treated by Medicspot.

Severe chest pain or suspected heart attack

Neurological defects or seizures

Sudden or heavy bleeding

Severe sudden onset of pain

Severe mental health issues (such as psychosis or suicidal thoughts)

Pregnancy-related complications

Major trauma on any part of the body, possible fractures

Fever for more than 3 days associated with confusion or disorientation

Suspected stroke (slurred speech, facial droop, arm weakness)

Head or neck injuries

Sudden onset of difficulty in breathing

Persistent breathlessness including asthma attacks

Patients on chemotherapy with suspected neutropenia

All controlled drug prescriptions, benzodiazepines, opiate pain-killers (such as codeine) and alcohol detoxification

STI testing outside of the London area

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