Whether MedExpress informs your General Practitioner (GP) depends on the specific medication you are requesting. This policy is in place to ensure patient safety and maintain high standards of clinical care.
This guide explains:
Which treatments require mandatory GP notification.
When informing your GP is optional.
What happens if you decline to share information with your GP for certain medications.
Mandatory GP Notification
For certain medications, MedExpress requires your consent to inform your GP as a condition of service. This helps ensure safe prescribing and allows your GP to maintain an accurate medical record for your ongoing care.
You must consent to inform your GP for the following treatments:
Weight management medications: This includes GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro.
Orlistat: Also prescribed for weight management.
Important: If you do not provide consent for MedExpress to contact your GP regarding these weight management treatments, we will be unable to complete your clinical consultation or supply the medication.
Optional GP Notification
For most other treatments offered by MedExpress, informing your GP is entirely optional.
Your choice: During your online consultation, you will be asked whether you would like MedExpress to notify your GP.
No impact on approval: Choosing not to inform your GP for these treatments will not affect the prescriber's decision or your ability to receive treatment.
Why MedExpress Shares Information with Your GP
Sharing information with your GP helps prevent contraindications (drug interactions) and ensures that all healthcare professionals involved in your care have a complete picture of your health.
When consent is provided, MedExpress will typically send a summary of your consultation and any prescribed medication to your registered GP surgery.
If you still need help after reviewing the information above, additional assistance is available.