Get It Prescribed's telehealth service focuses specifically on conditions that can be safely evaluated remotely and treated with ivermectin or mebendazole. Many parasitic infections are diagnosed largely from reported symptoms, exposure history, and household or travel context, which makes them well suited to a remote consultation with a licensed provider. When a condition requires physical examination, lab testing, or emergency care, our providers will say so and point you toward the right resource instead of prescribing.

Conditions commonly evaluated

Intestinal parasitic infections

• Pinworm infections, which spread easily within households
• Roundworm infections
• Hookworm infections
• Whipworm infections
• Intestinal strongyloidiasis

Other parasitic concerns

• Suspected parasitic exposure based on travel or contact history
• Follow-up treatment discussions after a prior diagnosis

Why telehealth works for these conditions

Many parasitic infections present with recognizable symptom patterns and are commonly linked to specific exposures — household contacts, travel to certain regions, or contact with contaminated soil or water. A licensed provider can gather this information through a structured intake and consultation, then determine whether treatment with a prescription antiparasitic is appropriate. Learn more about the structure of this process on our how it works page.

| Scenario | Typically suited to telehealth | Typically needs in-person care | | --- | --- | --- | | Reported pinworm symptoms in an adult | Yes | — | | Known exposure with mild digestive symptoms | Yes | — | | Suspected infection requiring stool testing | Sometimes | Often needed first | | Severe abdominal pain or systemic illness | No | Yes — seek in-person or emergency care |

When we refer you elsewhere

Our providers will recommend in-person care when your situation involves:

• Findings that require a physical examination
• Lab or imaging testing needed to confirm a diagnosis
• Symptoms suggesting an emergency
• A condition outside the scope of ivermectin or mebendazole's labeled uses

What you'll need to provide

To help your provider make an informed decision quickly, be ready to describe your symptoms and when they started, any known exposures or travel, current medications, and relevant medical history. The more complete your intake information, the more efficient your consultation review will be.

Who this service is for

Get It Prescribed's telehealth consultations are intended for adult patients. Pediatric care and conditions requiring in-person diagnostics fall outside our scope, and providers will direct you accordingly if that applies to you.

Cost and access

A single $50 consultation fee covers the provider's evaluation regardless of outcome. If a prescription is appropriate, ivermectin is $3.00 per tablet and mebendazole is $3.50 per capsule. The service is available in all 50 US states and the District of Columbia — see state availability. If you're deciding whether to start a consultation, our eligibility and provider review page explains what providers look for.

Related questions

Can telehealth diagnose a parasitic infection without lab tests?

In many cases, a provider can determine an appropriate course of action based on your reported symptoms and history alone. In other cases, they may recommend lab testing before or after treatment. This decision is made individually during your consultation.

What if my symptoms don't match a common parasitic infection?

Your provider will tell you directly if your symptoms fall outside what can be safely addressed with ivermectin or mebendazole, and will suggest appropriate next steps, which may include in-person care.

Is this service available for children?

No. Get It Prescribed's telehealth consultations are designed for adult patients only.

How do I know if my state is covered?

Get It Prescribed operates in all 50 US states and the District of Columbia. Visit state availability to confirm current coverage before starting a consultation.

What happens after my consultation is complete?

If a prescription is appropriate, it is sent to a licensed pharmacy for dispensing. If not, your provider will explain why and outline recommended next steps. See how it works for the full process.

Sources

• CDC: Pinworm infection — background on symptoms and transmission.
• CDC: Hookworm infection — background on symptoms and transmission.
• CDC: Strongyloides — background on a labeled indication for ivermectin.
• WHO: Soil-transmitted helminth infections fact sheet — global context on the conditions these medications address.