Cystitis
Burning when you pee and a frequent urge to go.
Online e-prescription · nurse-led consultation
Online prescriptions from a nurse
For simple, common conditions you don't need a doctor to get professional help. At Receptosia your consultation is with a nurse or midwife who is authorised to prescribe – which is why it costs less.
- Consultation from 29 PLN
- Nurses and midwives with a licence to practise
- We're upfront about what we don't provide
Indicative price – to be confirmed before the service launches.
How it works
Three steps, without leaving home and without a video call unless one is needed.
You fill in a form
You describe your symptoms and answer questions about your health, the medicines you take and your medical history. It takes a few minutes.
A nurse assesses your request
A nurse or midwife reads your answers and, if anything is missing, asks follow-up questions. It is the nurse or midwife who decides whether a prescription is appropriate.
You get an e-prescription or a clear answer
If a medicine is appropriate, you receive an e-prescription code that you can use at any pharmacy. If not, you'll find out why and what to do next.
What we can help with
We deal with conditions for which a nurse or midwife can prescribe independently, and with renewing medicines previously prescribed by a doctor.
Contraception renewal
A repeat prescription for the hormonal contraception you already use.
Repeat prescription
Continuing long-term medicines previously prescribed by a doctor.
Vaginal thrush
Itching, burning and thick white discharge.
Bacterial vaginosis
Watery discharge with an unpleasant, fishy smell.
Tonsillitis and sore throat
Severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, suspected tonsillitis.
Sinusitis
Pressure and pain in the face, a blocked nose, earache.
Morning-after pill
Emergency contraception – the consultation is with a midwife.
Threadworms
Itching around the bottom, especially at night.
Scabies
Persistent itchy skin that gets worse at night.
Vitamin D deficiency
A low vitamin D level confirmed by a test.
Can't find your problem here?
The scope of nurse prescribing is set by law. See what we don't provide and where to go instead.
Why a nurse?
Polish law allows suitably qualified nurses and midwives to issue prescriptions. We're open about using that right, instead of pretending to be a doctor's surgery.
Authorised to prescribe
The legal basis is Articles 15a and 15b of the Polish Act on the Professions of Nurse and Midwife, together with the list of substances set by the Minister of Health.
Lower price, same goal
Your consultation is with a nurse, not a doctor. That lets us offer a lower fee for common, straightforward problems.
A clear scope
We help only where a nurse can act independently or continue treatment prescribed by a doctor. For everything else, we refer you to a doctor.
Safety before sales
If your symptoms need an examination or urgent help, we'll tell you so plainly. Declining to issue a prescription is also an outcome of the consultation.
How much it costs
One fee for the consultation, known upfront. No subscription and no extra charge for issuing a prescription.
Consultation with a nurse
from29 PLN
per consultation
- assessment of your request by a nurse or midwife
- an e-prescription, if appropriate
- advice on what to do next if a prescription isn't appropriate
Indicative price, to be decided before the service launches.
What you can't get at Receptosia
We'd rather tell you straight away than disappoint you after you've paid for a consultation.
For any of these, book an appointment with a doctor – at a clinic or through a telemedicine service staffed by doctors.
- a sick note (L4)
- psychotropic medicines, sleeping pills or narcotic drugs
- medicines used to treat ADHD
- new treatment for a long-term condition
- a referral to a specialist
Frequently asked questions
Can a nurse really issue a prescription?
Yes. Suitably qualified nurses and midwives can independently issue prescriptions for medicines containing substances on the Minister of Health's list (Article 15a of the Polish Act on the Professions of Nurse and Midwife) and continue treatment previously prescribed by a doctor (Article 15b). Read more in the article what a nurse can prescribe.
Will I definitely get a prescription?
Not always. The nurse assesses whether the medicine is appropriate and safe in your situation. They may decline to issue a prescription and refer you to a doctor. The fee is for the consultation, not for the prescription.
How is this different from an online prescription service staffed by doctors?
Your consultation is with a nurse or midwife, not a doctor. The scope of help is narrower – it covers selected conditions and renewing medicines previously prescribed by a doctor – but the consultation fee is lower.
Can I get a sick note (L4)?
No. Neither nurses nor midwives issue sick notes, so we don't offer this service.
Can a nurse renew my regular medication?
Yes, if the medicine was previously prescribed by a doctor and this can be confirmed in your records, for example in your Internet Patient Account (IKP). This does not apply to psychotropic medicines, narcotic drugs or very potent substances. See repeat prescription.
How do I use my e-prescription?
At any pharmacy in Poland – just give your e-prescription code and your PESEL number. Your e-prescription is also visible in your Internet Patient Account (IKP).
Start with a short form
Tell us what's wrong. A nurse will assess your request and tell you what to do next – including when you need to see a doctor.
Request a consultationThe nurse assesses whether a prescription is appropriate and safe in your situation. They may decline to issue one and refer you to a doctor. You pay for the consultation, not for the prescription.