Yes. A GMC-registered GP at tapGP can assess you by secure video or phone and, where clinically appropriate, issue a private prescription for mental health medication including SSRIs such as sertraline and fluoxetine, SNRIs such as venlafaxine and duloxetine, and beta blockers such as propranolol for anxiety. The consultation costs £59 and typically lasts 20 to 30 minutes. Your prescription is sent electronically so you can collect from any UK pharmacy or use a delivery pharmacy.
tapGP provides online mental health assessments for adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression. Our doctors follow UK clinical guidelines and will only prescribe medication where it is the right option for you. If a referral or alternative treatment is more appropriate, your doctor will discuss that with you.
Our suitability check takes two minutes and helps confirm whether an online GP assessment for mental health medication is appropriate for you before you book.
Adults who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression and want a professional assessment and discussion about medication options.
Some presentations require in-person care, specialist input or emergency services. Our suitability check will highlight this before you proceed.
The table below summarises the main medication options our GPs can discuss during your assessment, alongside what is outside the scope of this online service.
| Medication type | What it may help with | Important notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSRIs (e.g. sertraline, fluoxetine, citalopram, escitalopram) | Depression, generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety and OCD | First-line treatment for most adults with depression or anxiety. Prescribed where clinically appropriate following assessment. See our online mental health assessments page for more detail. |
| SNRIs (e.g. venlafaxine, duloxetine) | Depression, generalised anxiety disorder and certain pain conditions with a mood component | May be considered where SSRIs have not been effective or are not tolerated. Requires full clinical assessment. |
| Propranolol and other beta blockers | Physical symptoms of anxiety such as palpitations, tremor and situational anxiety | Not a controlled drug. Often used alongside or instead of antidepressants for specific anxiety presentations. |
| Mirtazapine | Depression, particularly where sleep disturbance or poor appetite is a significant feature | A non-SSRI antidepressant that may be considered where appropriate during assessment. |
| Antipsychotics, benzodiazepines and controlled drugs | Not prescribed through this online service | These require specialist psychiatric assessment or in-person NHS GP management. tapGP cannot prescribe these medicines. |
| Urgent or crisis care | Immediate danger, feeling unsafe, suicidal thoughts or severe deterioration. | Call 999, go to A&E or call NHS 111 for urgent mental health help. |
Our mental health treatment pathway is designed to be straightforward. Complete a quick suitability check, speak with a GP and receive your prescription or care plan — all online.
Answer a short set of questions about your symptoms, medical history and any current medication. This takes around two minutes and confirms whether an online assessment is appropriate for you. There is no charge for this step.
2-minute check
Your £59 consultation takes place by secure video or phone at a time that suits you. Your GP will review your symptoms, discuss medication options and answer your questions. If medication is appropriate, your prescription is issued during or immediately after the appointment.
Doctor-led assessment
Your private prescription is sent electronically to your phone. You can collect it from any UK pharmacy or use a delivery pharmacy. Your GP will also provide a written care plan and guidance on follow-up, including when to seek further support or review.
Safe ongoing caretapGP is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Every prescription decision is made by a qualified doctor following UK clinical guidelines — not an algorithm.
If you have a question that is not answered here, you can contact the tapGP team before booking your assessment.
Get a thorough assessment from a GMC-registered doctor in the comfort of your own home. Whether you want to explore antidepressants for the first time or review your current treatment, our online mental health care page has everything you need to get started.
Start 2-minute suitability check Private prescriptions are issued only where clinically appropriate.