The right medication depends on your symptoms, medical history, and the specific parasitic condition involved — not on personal preference alone. During your Get It Prescribed consultation, a licensed provider reviews your intake information and determines whether ivermectin, mebendazole, or neither is appropriate for you. You don't need to self-diagnose before booking; describing your symptoms clearly is enough to start the process.

What your provider considers

During the review, your provider will look at:

• Your reported symptoms and how long you've had them
• Your complete medical history and current medications
• Any known allergies or previous drug reactions
• Exposure or travel history relevant to parasitic infections
• Whether your situation fits a labeled indication for either medication

Comparing the two medications

| Factor | Ivermectin | Mebendazole | | --- | --- | --- | | Formulation | 24mg scored tablet | 222mg capsule | | Price | $3.00 per tablet | $3.50 per capsule | | Mechanism | Paralyzes parasites via nerve/muscle channels | Blocks parasite glucose absorption | | Typical labeled use | Strongyloidiasis, onchocerciasis | Pinworm, roundworm, whipworm, hookworm |

For a deeper side-by-side breakdown, see our full comparison guide. Reading through the learn section more broadly can also help you understand how the overall telehealth process fits together before your consultation begins.

How the consultation process works

1. Complete the online intake questionnaire describing your symptoms and history.
2. A licensed provider reviews your submission.
3. If needed, the provider may follow up with clarifying questions.
4. You receive a recommendation — which may be ivermectin, mebendazole, both are not needed, or a referral for in-person evaluation.
5. If a prescription is issued, it's sent to a licensed pharmacy for dispensing.

You can read a full walkthrough on our how it works page.

What if I'm not sure what I have?

That uncertainty is exactly what the consultation is for. You describe your symptoms and concerns, and the provider's medical judgment — not a self-diagnosis — determines the appropriate path. If your situation doesn't match a labeled use for either medication, your provider will tell you and suggest other options, including in-person care.

Cost is the same either way

Regardless of which medication your provider recommends, the consultation itself is a flat $50 one-time fee, and it covers review for both ivermectin and mebendazole. You then pay only for the medication prescribed: $3.00 per ivermectin tablet or $3.50 per mebendazole capsule. See pricing for details.

Cost transparency

Get It Prescribed does not bill insurance. You pay the $50 consultation fee once, and only pay for medication if your provider determines a prescription is appropriate. There are no subscription fees or hidden charges beyond the per-unit medication price.

Availability

Both medications, and the consultation process itself, are available in all 50 US states and the District of Columbia. Confirm your state on the state availability page before starting.

Related questions

Can I request a specific medication by name?

You can mention a preference during your consultation, but the final prescribing decision is made by the licensed provider based on medical appropriateness for your symptoms and history, not patient preference alone.

What happens if neither medication is appropriate for me?

Your provider will explain why and, where relevant, recommend next steps such as in-person evaluation or additional testing. Get It Prescribed only prescribes when it is medically appropriate to do so.

How quickly will I get a recommendation?

Timelines can vary depending on provider availability and whether follow-up questions are needed, but the process is designed to be completed remotely without an in-person visit. See how it works for typical steps.

Do I need lab results before my consultation?

No lab results are required to start. Your provider will let you know if any additional information is needed to complete their evaluation.

When you are ready to start, you can get ivermectin prescribed online or get mebendazole prescribed online — an independent licensed provider reviews every request and prescribes only when it is clinically appropriate. Prescriptions are not guaranteed.

Sources

• DailyMed: STROMECTOL (ivermectin) tablet label — official indications considered during provider review.
• DailyMed: EMVERM (mebendazole) chewable tablet label — official indications considered during provider review.
• MedlinePlus: Ivermectin — consumer background on ivermectin's approved uses.
• MedlinePlus: Mebendazole — consumer background on mebendazole's approved uses.