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Fast Cold Sore & Herpes Treatment Online

Don't suffer through a painful outbreak. Speak with an Australian doctor in minutes for an online herpes diagnosis and get a script for medication sent straight to your phone.

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AHPRARegistered doctors
< 30 minsTypical callback
6am–midnight7 days a week
$59.90Private consult, flat fee
How it works

Get Relief in 3 Simple Steps

Step 1

Complete a Quick Online Form

Feeling that first tingle? Simply start by filling out our confidential online questionnaire. We’ll ask a few simple questions about your symptoms and medical history, just as a doctor would in person.

Step 2

Talk to a Doctor in Minutes

There are no appointments and no waiting rooms. An AHPRA-registered Australian doctor will review your request and call you back within minutes for your private telehealth cold sore consult.

Step 3

Get Your Prescription & Rest Easy

Your doctor can send an express prescription directly to your mobile. You can get your herpes medication filled at any pharmacy in Australia. Now you can focus on resting and recovery.

The condition

Is It a Cold Sore? Symptoms & Diagnosis

That familiar, uncomfortable tingling sensation can be a tell-tale sign that a cold sore is coming. Recognising the early signs of a cold sore outbreak is the key to faster relief. A telehealth appointment can help you understand what's happening and get treatment started quickly.

Wondering if it's a cold sore or a pimple? Common symptoms of the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) include:

  • Tingling, Itching, or Burning: Often felt around the lips or mouth 1-2 days before a blister appears.
  • Blisters: Small, fluid-filled blisters typically form on or around the lips, and sometimes the nose or cheeks.
  • Oozing and Crusting: The blisters may merge, burst, and then leak a clear fluid before scabbing over.
  • Other symptoms: During a first herpes outbreak, you might also experience fever, sore throat, or swollen glands.

While there's no way how to cure a cold sore in 24 hours, starting antiviral treatment early can significantly reduce the duration and severity of your symptoms. Wondering if a telehealth doctor can diagnose herpes? Yes, our experienced doctors can provide a diagnosis based on your symptoms during your online consultation.

Don't guess or wait for it to get worse. Our doctors are here to provide a professional diagnosis and help you start the right treatment immediately.

Treatment

The Better Way to Manage Cold Sores

When a cold sore appears, the last thing you want is the hassle of a clinic visit. NextClinic is designed for your privacy, comfort, and urgent need for relief. Here’s why Australians choose us for their Herpes Treatment Online:

  • ✓Immediate Care: Talk to a doctor online about cold sores in minutes. No need to wait days for a GP appointment.
  • ✓Complete Convenience: Get care from anywhere in Australia. All you need is your phone for a fast herpes medication prescription by phone.
  • ✓Fast Prescriptions: Get an express prescription for cold sores online. We send the script for medications to your mobile to be filled at your local pharmacy.
  • ✓Discreet & Private: Your consultation is 100% confidential. Discuss your symptoms securely and privately from your own home.
  • ✓Trusted Australian Doctors: Receive care from experienced, AHPRA-registered doctors who can provide a herpes script online.
  • ✓Affordable & Clear Pricing: Choose the care you need. Get an express prescription pathway or script refill for just $24.90, or have a full telehealth consultation for $59.90.
  • ✓Medical Certificates: If a painful outbreak is affecting your ability to work or study, our doctors can provide an online sick note.
FAQs

Questions, answered

The NextClinic telehealth platform allows you to make remote consultations with a doctor via phone call. During the consultation, the doctor will discuss your medical concerns, health issues, provide advice, and may recommend treatments or medications.

No, you do not need to book an appointment. Simply submit a request for a telehealth consultation, and the doctor will call you within one business hour.

You can discuss a wide range of health concerns, including symptoms, medical history, and other health-related issues. The practitioner will provide medical advice and, if necessary, the doctor will initiate treatment, such as antibiotic prescriptions, medical certificates, or referral letters.

Yes, the doctor will prescribe antibiotics if clinically appropriate after the telehealth consultation.

Yes, our doctor will thoroughly assess your medical condition during the online consultation and provide you with a medical certificate if deemed necessary.

Yes, if your illness requires treatment and rest for multiple days to recover, our doctors will issue medical certificates for multiple days as the outcome of the online consultation.

Yes, AHPRA-accredited medical practitioners can issue prescriptions during telehealth consultations if deemed necessary. Approved prescriptions are sent to you via SMS for your convenience.

The doctor will attempt to call you again within 15 minutes. You can also reach out to our support team at support@nextclinic.com.au if you have further questions.

If clinically appropriate, the doctor may issue your e-scripts, medical certificate or specialist referral during the consultation. You should receive them instantly during the consultation or within a few minutes after it concludes.

The outcome of the consultation is at the discretion and clinical judgment of the doctor. We cannot guarantee that the doctor will prescribe what you ask for or issue the medical certificate you request. General consultation fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome.

No, we cannot create a mental health care plan through this pathway.

No, we cannot create them through this pathway . You’ll need to submit your weight loss treatment request via our weight loss treatment plan https://nextclinic.com.au/weight-loss.

Only if a hands-on exam with your regular doctor is essential. Otherwise, remote consultations cover most general health concerns.

You must be at least 18 years old to use our services currently. We will be rolling out our services to minors soon. Please stay tuned.

Our telehealth consultations are 100% private. Bulk billing is not available, and no medicare rebate.

Our doctors are online from 6 am to midnight AEST, 7 days a week.

With NextClinic, you can consult with licensed Australian doctors online from 6 am to midnight, ensuring access to healthcare at any time, including after-hours, weekends, and public holidays.

Only as needed for safe medical care (e.g., your regular GP or pharmacy). We never sell your data. We are here to solve your health problem, not create more!

No, the consultations are done through a phone call but we are working to add video conference capability to our software suite so that you can talk with our doctors face-to-face via a video call. Video conferencing, coming soon!

Absolutely, our doctors can assess your symptoms over the phone and issue UTI antibiotics as an e-script if clinically appropriate.

Yes. NextClinic doctors can issue a compounded medication script if clinically appropriate. Please note that all clinical decisions are made at the discretion of the treating doctor.

We do not initiate weight loss medications through our general consultation pathway.

However, our doctors can assess your suitability and, where clinically appropriate, prescribe weight loss medications through our dedicated Weight Loss service: https://nextclinic.com.au/weight-loss. This pathway includes a more comprehensive medical assessment to ensure the treatment is safe and appropriate for you.

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