An Irish resident travelling within the EU/EEA can use a valid Irish prescription to obtain medication, but they generally need a paper version. Digital transfer of an online prescription via the My Health @ EU service is not yet available in Ireland. An online doctor prescription in Ireland can only work in Irish pharmacies. Not outside of Ireland. Therefore, online prescriptions for international use must still be issued in a format that meets the cross-border paper prescription requirements. GetHealthcare, a leading telehealth platform in Ireland, explores how online prescriptions work in the country, how EU cross-border rules apply to travellers, and what patients need to know about regulation and practical use.
