How do I see a doctor online in Nigeria?

Open the GoDoctor app, tell us how you feel, and you’re matched to an available, MDCN-verified doctor — usually within minutes. You consult by video, audio or chat, get an e-prescription where needed, and your medication is delivered. It’s telemedicine in Nigeria with no waiting room.

Can I order medicine online with delivery?

Yes. Once a doctor issues your e-prescription, you order from a PCN-verified pharmacy in the app and a rider brings it to your door. You can also re-order repeat medication without booking another consultation.

How much does a lab test cost?

Prices are fixed and shown before you book — no surprises. A Malaria RDT is ₦2,000, a Full Blood Count ₦5,000 and a Fasting Blood Sugar ₦2,500; the full menu, including Lipid Profile, Liver and Kidney Function tests and COVID-19 PCR, is priced in the Lab tests section above.

Can I book a lab test at home in Lagos?

Yes. Choose home sample collection at checkout and a phlebotomist comes to you — in Lagos and other covered cities — or visit a partner lab if you prefer. Results land in your records and are shared with your doctor.

Are GoDoctor doctors licensed and MDCN-verified?

Every doctor on GoDoctor is licence-verified with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) before they take a single consultation, and every partner pharmacy is verified with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN). Verification is checked once and audited continuously.

Do you offer home visits and nurse visits?

Yes. You can request a nurse home visit or a doctor’s home visit for care that’s better delivered in person — wound care, injections, elderly and post-discharge support — dispatched to wherever you are.

Is there a 24/7 emergency doctor?

GoDoctor runs round the clock, so you can reach a doctor at any hour. For an emergency, the app routes you to the nearest help using your location. GoDoctor complements, and is not a substitute for, your country’s emergency services.

Does GoDoctor work with my HMO?

Yes. You can file HMO claims directly in the app — submit your consultation, prescription and lab records to your health plan without the paperwork shuffle.

Is my health data private and NDPR-compliant?

Yes. GoDoctor is consent-first and fully audited under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). Your records, prescriptions and results are yours — shared only with the clinicians involved in your care, and only with your consent.

Can you order medicine online in Nigeria? Safe delivery explained

Yes — you can order medicine online in Nigeria, and have it delivered to your door, when it is done through a properly licensed pharmacy. The convenience is real: no traffic, no queue, and easy repeat orders for medication you take regularly. But ordering medicine online also carries a risk that does not exist at a trusted neighbourhood pharmacy — fake or substandard drugs. This guide explains how safe online pharmacy in Nigeria works, what is legal, and how to protect yourself.

Is ordering medicine online legal in Nigeria?

Dispensing medicine in Nigeria is regulated by the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN), and medicines themselves are regulated by NAFDAC. Ordering online is legal when the medicine is dispensed by a PCN-licensed pharmacy and, for prescription-only medicines, against a valid prescription. The online channel is just a different way to reach a real, licensed pharmacy — it does not change the rules about who can dispense what.

How safe delivery works on GoDoctor

You get an e-prescription. After an online consultation, the doctor issues an electronic prescription where one is needed.
You order from a verified pharmacy. In the app you order from a PCN-verified pharmacy — not an anonymous seller.
A rider delivers to your door. Your medicine is packed and brought to you, with the order tied to your records.
You can re-order repeats. For long-term medication you can re-order without booking another consultation.

Prescription vs over-the-counter

Some medicines (such as many painkillers) can be sold without a prescription; others (such as most antibiotics) require one. A legitimate online pharmacy will not dispense prescription-only medicine without a valid prescription — that requirement protects you.

How to avoid fake or substandard drugs

Order only from a licensed source. Use a pharmacy that is PCN-verified rather than a social-media seller or an unmarked website.
Check the packaging on delivery. Look for the NAFDAC registration number, an intact seal, a clear expiry date and no signs of tampering.
Use the NAFDAC verification options where available. Some products carry a scratch-panel code you can verify.
Be wary of prices that are too good. A price far below the market is a warning sign, not a bargain.
Keep medicine in your records. Ordering through one app keeps a history a doctor can review.

What you should not buy online

Do not self-prescribe antibiotics, strong painkillers or any prescription-only medicine. Misusing antibiotics in particular drives drug resistance, which is a serious and growing problem in Nigeria. If you think you need a prescription medicine, the right first step is to see a doctor online or in person and let them decide.

Next steps

If you are starting from symptoms rather than an existing prescription, begin with an online doctor consultation — the doctor can issue an e-prescription and your medicine can then be delivered. If you are on a health plan, you may also be able to file HMO claims for prescribed medication. When you are ready, order medicine online safely through GoDoctor’s PCN-verified pharmacies.