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Cold sore treatment
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Get prescription medicine to see to your cold sores — no appointment needed
How it works
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Complete online consultation
Tell us your health history, select pick up in store or delivery, make payment. Takes 5–10 minutes.
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Clinical assessment
We’ll review everything within 24 hours and prescribe treatment if appropriate. We’ll message or call you if we have any follow-up questions.
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Pick up in store or delivery to your door
We provide simple instructions on how to take your treatment as well as tips to best manage your outbreak.
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New to online consultations?
Just like your local GP, we’re here to support you with expert, confidential advice and treatment but without the travel and waiting time. You can reach us whether you’re relaxing at home or hard at work. With pick up in store or free standard delivery, you’ll get fast access to the cold sore treatment you need, if suitable for you.
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Cold sores — help them heal
Cold sores are caused by a virus. Once you’ve caught the virus, it stays in your skin. This means the blisters can come back at any time. If you’ve had a previous diagnosis of cold sores from a healthcare professional, we can prescribe treatment to make your outbreak less severe and help your sores heal quicker. The sooner you start treatment, the better.
We don’t need to see you in person, we just need to make sure treatment is suitable for you.
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Prescription cold sore treatments we offer
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