Some medications cannot be prescribed remotely, and the clinician will advise if they are unable to do so. The service follows GMC (General Medical Council) best practice guidelines for remote prescribing. Typically, a prescription would be raised for a short course of medication to treat an acute condition. The service is not designed to provide repeat prescriptions or ongoing treatment for chronic conditions. The doctor will discuss the available options with the patient at the time of the consultation, but it is sometimes in their best interests to be referred so their own GP.