A script from the doctor in 5 minutes flat – here’s how to get a prescription from a top SA doctor anytime, anywhere in the country.
Need a prescription or repeat script in South Africa?
Only a doctor can issue a prescription. But how long does that take? You have to make an appointment, drive out there and sit in the waiting room – it’s a huge waste of everyone’s time and money.
Not if you use Udok to get your doctor’s script in SA – with us, it takes only 5 minutes to see one of the top doctors in the country and have your legitimate script sent and waiting for you at your nearest pharmacy. Plus: Our doctors are up to 40% cheaper!
Here’s how to get a prescription in 5 minutes in South Africa…
Unfortunately, no. Medicine is regulated in SA (in all countries of the world, in fact) and any medicine that’s Schedule 3 or higher needs a prescription issued by a doctor or GP.
The pharmacy will simply not give you any medication you don't have a script for.
The problem is, sometimes you’re travelling, lose your medication or can’t get hold of your usual doctor for some reason, and then you can’t get a refill from the pharmacy.
That’s why we created a system where you can see one of the top doctors in SA via your phone/device and get an emergency prescription in a few minutes flat.
Good thing is it’s also 40% cheaper than seeing a doctor at their offices – here’s how it works…
You have 3 options to get a legitimate prescription in SA:
The fastest and simplest way to get a legitimate script is to log in or sign up at the Udok app. Request to see a doctor, and you’ll be helped by one of the top doctors in SA in mere minutes.
It’s super simple, like WhatsApp – you can text-chat with the doctor or do a video call. Tell them why you need the script and what for, and they will automatically send it to your nearest pharmacy (of your choice), or forward you a copy to take to the pharmacy yourself.
See how to see a doctor in SA, fast.
If you’re already at a Clicks Pharmacy or Clinic, the nurse can help you see a doctor immediately via their in-store device. Then the script will go straight to the dispensary and you can collect it on your way out. Easy!
See how to see a doctor at Clicks.
If you’re worried about cash, no problem – our doctor’s consultation costs are already 40% cheaper than anywhere else. But if you have medical aid, you could get the consult without having to make a co-payment.
Simply log onto the Udok app, request to see a doctor and select your payment method as “medical aid”.
See how to see a doctor on medical aid with no co-payment.
The Udok platform connects you to real, practising doctors in South Africa, so they’re professionals who won’t issue prescriptions to people who don’t have a genuine medical need for the medication.
Also see how to find an affordable doctor in South Africa.
The doctor will see you now
Plus: No queues, no waiting, no travelling necessary. You can speak to one of the best doctors in South Africa right now, on your device – within 1 minute.
They can give you a prescription, sick note, advice & can even write referrals for lab tests – anything you need from the comfort of your home.
