Meet With a California Online Doctor

Legally, in order to receive prescription medication, you need to have a consultation with a licensed doctor. California law allows you to get a prescription without going into the doctor’s office by seeing a licensed doctor online. An online doctor in California can write prescriptions and prescription refills. After your online appointment, the doctor can electronically send your prescription to a local pharmacy of your choice for pickup.

Although you cannot order a prescription online, you can meet an online doctor in California to receive a prescription online. First, you need to have a consultation with a doctor licensed to practice medicine in California. This can occur through a virtual visit on the phone or computer. If the physician determines that a prescription would be beneficial for your health, then they will send the prescription to a local pharmacy of your choosing for you to pick up at your convenience. An online doctor may also provide a doctor’s note, if deemed necessary.

An online doctor in California can treat non-emergency conditions such as minor bacterial infections (including sinus infections and urinary tract infections), the cold and flu, and an array of mental health conditions. Online doctors can also help patients manage chronic conditions and provide prescription refills without the need to go to the doctor’s office in person.

Whether you need health insurance coverage to see an online doctor will vary among telehealth platforms. PlushCare accepts patients with or without health insurance. If you do not have insurance, you can still book an appointment with a PlushCare online doctor in California and receive treatment.

The cost of an online doctor in California depends on whether you have health insurance and what telehealth platform you use. At PlushCare, we accept California patients with or without insurance. The average insured patient pays less than $25 to speak with one of our doctors. For patients without insurance, there is a $119 fee per appointment, which is much less than the average health clinic.