Getting cholesterol medication online
High cholesterol is a common condition that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. In Australia, a significant proportion of adults have elevated cholesterol, and for many people prescription medication is an important part of managing the risk. A NewDoc telehealth consultation lets you renew an existing cholesterol medication or discuss treatment options with an AHPRA-registered GP.
Your GP will review your lipid panel results, your overall cardiovascular risk, and any other health conditions before deciding on the appropriate treatment. The consultation is bulk billed for eligible Medicare cardholders, and the eScript is included at no extra charge.
How online cholesterol prescription works
Book a telehealth consultation, join the video or phone call at your scheduled time, and discuss your cholesterol history with an AHPRA-registered GP. If your GP determines that a script is clinically appropriate, an eScript is sent to your phone by SMS, typically within minutes of the call ending.
You can fill the script at any Australian pharmacy. Most cholesterol medications are PBS-listed, so the out-of-pocket cost is the standard PBS co-payment (lower for concession cardholders).
How NewDoc compares for cholesterol medication scripts
NewDoc bulk-bills the consultation that issues your cholesterol medication eScript at $0 for eligible Medicare cardholders. Hola Health also bulk-bills consultations under Medicare, but only outside business hours. During business hours Hola Health scripts are private from $18.90. Doccy, InstantScripts, and Updoc are private-pay only.
| Provider | Lowest published cost to get a script | Bulk-billed? |
|---|---|---|
| NewDoc | $0 (Medicare) | Yes |
| Doccy | Not publicly listed | No |
| Hola Health | From $18.90 (private; bulk-billed after-hours) | After-hours only (and MHTPs always) |
| InstantScripts | $19 per script | No |
| Updoc | From $59.95 per consult or $49.95/mo (Pro tier) | No |
| Doctors on Demand | From $29.90 (QuickScript repeat) | No |
| hub.health | $35 (prescription) | No |
Cell values reflect each provider's lowest publicly listed pathway to a prescription as at the page review date shown below. Doccy lists prescriptions among its services but does not publicly display per-product pricing for them at the verification date. Doctors on Demand operates 24/7 and lists QuickScript repeats at $29.90. hub.health operates 8 am to 8 pm 7 days and lists prescriptions at $35. Hola Health bulk-bills consultations during designated hours (weekdays 6 pm–7:30 am, Saturdays from 12 pm, Sundays and public holidays 24/7); during business hours its scripts are private from $18.90. Updoc is private-pay only with single-consult pricing or monthly subscription tiers. Prices change — check each provider's own website for current pricing before booking.
Monitoring on cholesterol medication
Your GP will typically arrange a blood test to check your lipid panel within 2 to 3 months of starting treatment, and again every 6 to 12 months once stable. Baseline liver function tests are also commonly ordered. All these referrals can be issued electronically during a telehealth consultation.
When telehealth may not be suitable
Most cholesterol management can be handled via telehealth. However, your GP may recommend an in-person review if your case is complex (for example, familial hypercholesterolaemia, history of cardiovascular events, or intolerance to several medications), or if physical examination is needed. If that happens, your GP can issue a referral to a local clinic or specialist as part of the consultation.
References
- High cholesterol, Healthdirect Australia
- Cholesterol, Heart Foundation Australia
- Guidelines for the management of absolute cardiovascular disease risk, RACGP
This content is informational and does not replace individual medical advice. For personal assessment, book a consultation with your GP. In emergencies, call 000.
Last reviewed 8 May 2026. Editorial policy