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Can I Get Z-pak Without A Prescription?

I need a z-pak for a cold/virus my husband had this 5 days ago and our dr called in one for him he s all over it but now I ve got the same . Our dr won t call me one in unless I make an office visit and I really can t afford the $40 co-pay and miss time at work also!! So can I get a z-pak without a dr prescription?
Fri, 31 May 2019
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Hello,

To answer your question, no, we cannot prescribe a z-pak from this website, you would either need to see a doctor in person or use a telemedicine company to talk with a doctor over the phone. But for a viral illness such as a cold, he would not need antibiotics such as a z-pak, which would only treat a bacterial infection. Most likely your husband does not need a z-pak, as antibiotics are often over-prescribed for viral illnesses such as a cold, and your husband will likely recover without antibiotics within a week.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician
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Can I Get Z-pak Without A Prescription?

Hello, To answer your question, no, we cannot prescribe a z-pak from this website, you would either need to see a doctor in person or use a telemedicine company to talk with a doctor over the phone. But for a viral illness such as a cold, he would not need antibiotics such as a z-pak, which would only treat a bacterial infection. Most likely your husband does not need a z-pak, as antibiotics are often over-prescribed for viral illnesses such as a cold, and your husband will likely recover without antibiotics within a week. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician