Good news! If deemed clinically appropriate, providers on Sesame can write a prescription for prescription-strength ibuprofen to be picked up near you – often within the same day! Simply talk to a clinician and get your online doctor prescription or refill ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.

Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your healthcare provider.

Yes. Nonprescription-strength ibuprofen is widely available at most pharmacies, medical supply retailers, grocery stores, and convenience stores. It may be sold under its generic drug name (ibuprofen) or under the brand names Advil or Motrin.

Talk to your health care provider about what form of ibuprofen is right for you. Prescription-strength ibuprofen is commonly given to patients managing arthiritis and menstrual pain. OTC ibuprofen is usually effective for mild symptoms caused by fever, flu, headaches, body aches, toothaches, and menstrual pain.

You can learn more about ibuprofen by checking out our drug information pages. Read on to learn more about ibuprofen, its side effects, and dosage information:

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• Ibuprofen Side Effects
  
• Ibuprofen Use & Dosage Information
  

Yes, an online doctor or provider on Sesame can write or refill a prescription during your telehealth visit. Clinicians on Sesame can prescribe medications to help treat infections, UTIs, anxiety, depression, allergies, high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, and more.

If medication is prescribed during your online visit, your provider will send your prescription to your preferred pharmacy for same-day pickup.

Note that providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.

It depends! Providers on Sesame can typically assist with refilling 1-2 existing prescriptions during a prescription refill appointment. If you require additional medication, your provider may require a longer or additional visit so that there is time to adequately review and assess your medication needs.

If you’re a new patient, most providers will write a prescription for 30 days and may want to schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure that the medication is effective. If you’re a returning patient, your provider may prescribe for a longer period of time.

Online prescription visits through Sesame are cash-pay only; we do not accept insurance in order to keep prices low and transparent.

However, if you do have health insurance and are prescribed medication during your appointment, your prescription may be covered depending on your plan. When you pick up your medication at your pharmacy, the pharmacist can check your coverage using the insurance they have on file or the information you provide.

To see if your medication is covered and what your copay will be, you can also check your insurance plan’s drug formulary or contact your insurance provider directly.

If you are prescribed medication through Sesame’s online weight loss program, your provider can assist with prior authorization requests for GLP-1s and other weight loss medications. Visit our program page for details.