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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 appointment. 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

Medically reviewed by Chris Woods, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, Licensed Nurse Practitioner. Verify credentials (NPI Registry)

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.

Three Texts. That's It.

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

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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.

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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.

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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, in many cases. The modified Centor criteria let a Nurse Practitioner gauge the likelihood of strep based on symptoms: sudden severe sore throat, fever, swollen tender lymph nodes, white patches on the tonsils, and the absence of cough. When the picture is clear, treatment can be started by text. If the picture is murky, Chris will ask you to grab a $10 rapid strep test at a nearby pharmacy or urgent care first, no charge for the honesty.

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

Most sore throats are viral. If your symptoms point that way (cough, runny nose, hoarseness, mild fever), Chris will say so and walk you through symptom relief, fluids, throat lozenges, ibuprofen, salt-water gargles. He won't hand you antibiotics you don't need. If something else is brewing like mono, an abscess, or post-nasal drip, he'll tell you what to do next.

What antibiotic will I get?

First-line therapy for strep is penicillin or amoxicillin. They've been the standard for decades, the bacteria still respond well, and they're cheap. If you're allergic to penicillin, Chris uses an alternative like azithromycin, cephalexin, or clindamycin depending on your history and how severe the allergy was.

How much does the visit and the antibiotic cost?

$59 flat for the visit with Chris, no hidden fees, no copay, no surprise bills, no paperwork. The antibiotic is billed separately at your pharmacy and is usually $4 to $15 generic with GoodRx. Most people are looking at under $75 total, start to finish.

How fast will I hear back?

Most people hear back within a few hours. Chris personally reads every text, no call centers, no chatbots. If antibiotics are appropriate, your prescription gets sent electronically to whichever pharmacy is closest to you. Many people pick up same-day.

How do I get strep antibiotics online?

Text Chris at (480) 639-4722 with what's going on, sudden severe sore throat, fever, swollen tender lymph nodes, white patches on the tonsils, and whether you have a cough. Chris uses the modified Centor criteria to gauge whether it's likely strep. If antibiotics are warranted (first-line is penicillin or amoxicillin), your online strep prescription is sent electronically to the pharmacy of your choice. Most people pick up same day. The whole online strep treatment is $59 flat.

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. 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
Reviewed by Chris Woods, MSN, APRN, FNP-C. Licensed Nurse Practitioner
Licensed in AZ, CO, GA, ID, IA, MT, NV, NM, NC, OR, UT • Last updated: March 2026
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