Antiparasitic Consultation

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This consultation takes about 3 minutes. A UK-registered prescriber will review your answers and a telephone consultation may be needed before any treatment is supplied. Treatment is not guaranteed.

First name(Required)

Surname(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone number(Required)

Contact consent(Required)

I consent to Bury Healthcare Online contacting me about this consultation.

What are you seeking treatment for?(Required)

Scabies

Another parasitic condition

Which condition / what has a clinician told you?

Other parasitic conditions need a confirmed diagnosis and are reviewed case-by-case by our prescriber.

Has scabies been diagnosed by a clinician?(Required)

Yes — by a GP/clinician

No — I think I have it from my symptoms

Have you used a topical (cream) scabies treatment?(Required)

Yes — it worked

Yes — it did not work

Yes — could not tolerate/apply it

No — not tried

The usual first treatment for scabies is a cream (permethrin). Tablets are normally used when a cream has not worked or is unsuitable. Our prescriber may recommend a cream first.

Why is an oral (tablet) treatment needed?(Required)

Crusted/severe scabies

Topical treatment failed

Cannot use/apply a cream

Household/outbreak

Other

Symptoms and how long you have had them(Required)

Photo of the affected area (optional)

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, heic, Max. file size: 4 GB.

I confirm I am seeking this treatment only for a genuine parasitic condition. I understand it will NOT be supplied for COVID-19, cancer, or any other unlicensed use.(Required)

I agree

Body weight (kg)(Required)

Ivermectin tablets are not recommended under 15kg. We will not be able to supply treatment — please see your GP.

Are you pregnant, possibly pregnant, or breastfeeding?(Required)

Pregnant or possibly pregnant

Breastfeeding

Have you lived in or travelled to Central or West Africa?(Required)

Yes

People who have lived in certain parts of Africa can carry a parasite (Loa loa) that makes ivermectin risky. Our prescriber will review this and may decline or refer you.

Do you have liver problems?(Required)

Yes

Do you have a neurological condition or take CNS-active medicines?(Required)

Yes

Is your immune system weakened?(Required)

Yes

List ALL medicines you take (prescription and over-the-counter). Write none if none.(Required)

Any allergies (including to ivermectin)? Write none if none.(Required)

Have you ever reacted badly to ivermectin before?(Required)

Yes

Will close contacts/household be treated at the same time?(Required)

Yes

Not applicable

I understand oral ivermectin is usually second-line for scabies (a cream is normally tried first) and the prescriber may recommend a cream or decline.(Required)

I agree

I understand the prescriber may decline or ask for more information, and that I will be refunded in full if treatment is not approved.(Required)

I agree

The information I have given is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.(Required)

I agree

I consent to Bury Healthcare Online holding this consultation record in line with its privacy policy.(Required)

I agree

Scabies treatment consultation

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Email

customerservice@buryhealthcareonline.co.uk

Contact Us

46 Walmersley Road,

Bury, BL9 6DP

0161 2221024

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