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$59 Flat. No Paperwork, No Waiting Room

Sore Throat That Won't Quit? Get Strep Antibiotics Sent to Your Pharmacy.

$59 flat, no paperwork, no hassle. No wait times. No video call. Just text us what's going on and a real nurse practitioner will figure out if it's strep and treat it.

Text Us Now: (480) 639-4722

$59 flat fee, strep antibiotics typically $4 to $15 with GoodRx

Written & clinically reviewed by Chris Woods, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, double board-certified NP. About Chris · Full credentials · Last reviewed:

NPCWoods Telemedicine treats strep throat for $59 via text message. No paperwork. No appointment required. Text (480) 639-4722, describe your symptoms, and Chris Woods, a Licensed Nurse Practitioner, will respond same-day. When clinical criteria support strep, antibiotics are sent directly to your local pharmacy. Available in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Iowa, Montana, and 5 other states where async telehealth is permitted.

Written and clinically reviewed by Chris Woods, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, double board-certified Nurse Practitioner, founder of NPCWoods.

All strep assessments use symptom pattern matching (modified Centor) and guideline-directed care. About Chris · Credentials & 11-state licenses

Last reviewed: . Experience note: Chris has evaluated thousands of acute pharyngitis cases via secure text; prescriptions only when criteria and scope support.

Three Texts. That's It.

You know how ordering food on your phone takes longer than it should? This is faster than that.

1

Text Us

Text (480) 639-4722 and say something like "my throat is killing me, fever started yesterday, I think it's strep." That's literally enough. No app, no portal, no account to create.

2

Chris Reviews

Chris Woods, a Licensed Nurse Practitioner, reads your text personally. He'll walk through Centor criteria with you: how fast it came on, whether you have fever, swollen lymph nodes, white patches, cough. Think of it like texting a friend who happens to know medicine.

3

Prescription Sent

If clinical criteria support strep, your antibiotic gets sent electronically to whichever pharmacy is closest to you. Most people pick up same-day. Done.

Treatment follows IDSA / AAP guidelines for streptococcal pharyngitis. Penicillin and amoxicillin remain first-line; allergy alternatives are selected based on your history.

When to Go to the ER Instead

I'm a Nurse Practitioner, not a salesman. Strep is usually straightforward, but a few patterns mean you need to be seen in person right away, not texting me.

Head to the ER if any of these apply:

  • Trouble breathing, drooling because you can't swallow, or a muffled "hot potato" voice, can be a sign of an abscess or airway swelling
  • Severe one-sided throat swelling, or you can't open your mouth fully (trismus)
  • Stiff neck along with a high fever, rule out meningitis
  • A sandpaper-feeling rash with high fever, could be scarlet fever needing prompt evaluation
  • Severe dehydration because you can't keep fluids down
  • A child under 3 with high fever and significant throat pain

For the classic strep picture, sudden severe sore throat, fever, swollen tender lymph nodes, white patches on the tonsils, no cough, that's bread-and-butter telehealth, and we handle it routinely.

Common Questions

Can strep throat be treated without a swab?

Yes, a licensed Nurse Practitioner can diagnose and treat strep throat online without a throat swab by utilizing the clinically validated modified Centor criteria scoring system. We evaluate signs like high fever, white patches on tonsils, and swollen lymph nodes to determine if immediate antibiotic therapy is appropriate.

What if it's not strep, just a viral sore throat?

Most sore throats are viral and do not require antibiotics, which we will explain clearly if your symptoms suggest a cold. Chris provides a supportive symptom care plan. If we rule out strep throat, we will detail how to manage your pain safely with over-the-counter options.

What antibiotic will I get?

First-line antibiotics for strep throat are penicillin or amoxicillin, which have excellent success rates and are highly affordable. Chris selects alternative options for penicillin allergies. These common generic prescriptions typically cost under fifteen dollars at local pharmacies with a GoodRx discount card.

How much does the visit and the antibiotic cost?

Every online urgent care visit at NPCWoods costs a fifty-nine dollar flat fee. There are no monthly membership fees, surprise co-pays, or hidden paperwork charges. This affordable cash rate covers your entire clinical evaluation and all follow-up communication regarding this treatment cycle.

How fast will I hear back?

Most patients hear back and receive a treatment plan within a few hours of submission. Chris Woods reviews all secure text consults same-day, including weekends. Once the double board-certified Nurse Practitioner completes the clinical review, prescriptions are sent electronically to your pharmacy immediately.

How do I get strep antibiotics online?

You can get strep antibiotics online by texting your symptoms to forty-eighty sixty-three ninety-four seventy-two. Chris Woods reviews your case same-day via secure text consult. If your symptom pattern matches strep throat, we send the prescription electronically to your chosen local pharmacy immediately.

States Where We Treat Strep by Text

Text-based strep treatment is available in the states below. Tap your state for local details and the rules around async telehealth there.

Async Available

Other Licensed States

Other Conditions We Treat

Strep isn't the only thing we handle via text. Here's what else we can help with:

UTI Treatment Sinus Infection Ear Infection Dental Pain / Abscess Telehealth vs Urgent Care All Conditions How It Works Pharmacy Info

Want to Learn More About Strep Throat?

Our patient education library covers what strep is, how it's treated, what to do if you can't take penicillin, and what each antibiotic does.

Strep Throat Patient Guide Amoxicillin Penicillin V Azithromycin (Z-Pak) Cephalexin

Clinical References

  1. IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline: Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis[1]. Treatment follows these evidence-based guidelines.
  2. CDC: Strep Throat (Group A Strep). Symptom criteria, antibiotic stewardship, and first-line therapy guidance.
  3. AAFP: Diagnosis and Treatment of Streptococcal Pharyngitis. The Centor and modified Centor / McIsaac criteria used in clinical assessment.

Ready to Get This Handled?

Text us what's going on. $59 flat, no paperwork, no hassle. A real Nurse Practitioner reads every message.

Text Us Now: (480) 639-4722
Clinically reviewed by Chris Woods, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, double board-certified Nurse Practitioner.
Licensed in AZ, CO, GA, ID, IA, MT, NV, NM, NC, OR, UT • About Chris • Credentials • Last reviewed:
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