SingHealth Polyclinics will NEVER ask you to transfer money over a call. If in doubt, call the 24/7 ScamShield helpline at 1799, or visit the ScamShield website at www.scamshield.gov.sg.

VC FAQs

Synonym(s):

Attention:

  1. Our Video Consultation services are NOT for emergency symptoms such as Chest Pain, Breathing Difficulty, Severe Pain, Sudden Limb Weakness or Numbness. Should you require urgent care, please visit your nearest emergency department, or call 995 for an ambulance.
  2. Our Video Consultation services are for:
    • Existing patients of SingHealth Polyclinics
    • 18 years old and above
    • Located in Singapore at time of consult

FAQ for SingHealth Polyclinics (SHP) Doctor Video Consultation (VC) Services 

Patients who wish to use SHP VC services must be existing patients of SHP, 18 years old and above, and located in Singapore at the time of consultation.   

Click here for more information about VC services.  

Click here for VC’s Terms and Conditions. 

Existing SHP patients can access three types of VC services for doctor appointments:

  • General Medical Conditions: For patients requiring same-day appointments for mild, non-emergency illnesses (e.g., coughs, colds, or diarrhoea).
  • Chronic Conditions: For the routine follow-up of long-term medical conditions, screenings, or lab tests performed at SHP. Examples include diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
  • Family Planning: For consultations including routine follow-ups for oral contraceptive pills.

Medications, issuance of medical certificate, memos and referrals may be provided over VC if  appropriate.

If a condition cannot be safely assessed or treated virtually, the doctor will advise scheduling an in-person visit for further assessment.

 

Appointment booking

  • Appointment slots open at 10.00pm the day before and at 7.30am on the same day. Further slots may open during the day.

 

Medication Delivery

Service

Medication Delivery

Self-collection from our PILBOX Lockers at selected polyclinics

VC for General Medical Conditions

✓ Within 4 hours, at a cost of $4.99

✓ Free of charge

VC for Chronic Conditions and Family Planning

✓ Within 4-5 business days, free of charge.

✓ Free of charge

 

Click here for more information about VC services.  

Click here for VC’s Terms and Conditions. 

Click here for Medication Delivery and PILBOX Terms and Conditions.

Singaporeans (18 to 64 years old): $18.50

Singaporeans (>65 years old): $8.50

Permanent Resident: $37.50

Non-Resident: $85.35

Cost of medications and the medication delivery fee are excluded.  For more information , please refer to Medication Delivery FAQs. 

MediSave claimable and subsidies (eg. Pioneer Generation, Merderka Generation card) are applicable for Video Consultation charges.

The final amount payable will be sent via SMS or our Health Buddy app Push Notification after the consultation. Payment can be made via Mobile Pay or through our Health Buddy App. Kindly ensure prompt payment after receipt of SMS/Push Notification. 

To use our VC services, patients must meet the following criteria:

  • Be 18 years old and above
  • Be an existing patient of SingHealth Polyclinics
  • Be physically located in Singapore at the time of the consultation
  • Be able to navigate the Zoom application
  • Be able to describe medical conditions clearly and cooperate during the virtual examination

Patients with visual, hearing, memory, or cognitive impairments must be accompanied and assisted by a competent caregiver during the VC session. 

Click here to assess your suitability for the service.

Click here for Terms and Conditions prior to making an appointment.

If a condition cannot be safely assessed or treated virtually, the doctor will advise scheduling an in-person visit for further assessment.

Persons below 18 years old or those located overseas at time of VC should not use this service. 

VC should also NOT be used for the following reasons or conditions:

New or Transfer of care

• Healthier SG enrolment or First Healthier SG Health Plan discussion

• Persons who would like to consult SHP for the first time for the transfer of care of their long-term condition(s)

• Recent hospital discharge that requires further physical follow-up (e.g. examination of body, same-day tests)

Eyes

• Red eyes

• Blurring or loss of vision

• Floaters or flashers

• Eye pain

Ears

• Hearing loss

• Ringing of ears

• Ear pain, discharge, itch

Head

• Giddiness/dizziness, loss of consciousness

• Fits or seizures

• Sudden onset of weakness or numbness of limbs, facial droop, slurred speech

• Headache with fever or vomiting

• Memory loss

Chest

• Chest pain or tightness

• Breathing difficulties or wheeze

• Blood in phlegm

• Concerns of worsening cough or phlegm that might warrant a Chest Xray or antibiotics

Abdomen/Genitourinary

• Moderate or severe abdominal pain

• Persistent abdominal pain

• Blood in urine or stools

• Incontinence of urine or bowels

• Abnormal menstrual bleeding

• Abnormal vaginal discharge

Sexual Health/ Reproductive Health

• Emergency contraception

• Sexually transmitted diseases

Trauma/Pain

• Head injury

• Road traffic accident

• Severe injury or bruising

• Uncontrolled bleeding or open wounds

• Suspected fracture

• Pain score of 8 and above out of 10

• Unable to bear weight

Skin

• Severe allergic reaction

• Skin rash with fever or pain

• Mass or lump

• Areas that cannot be visualised adequately over video

Infection

• Prolonged fever of more than three days

• Temperature of 40 Celsius and above

Psychiatry

• Emotional or mental distress


We care about your mental health. If you are experiencing symptoms of mental or emotional distress, we advise you to seek an in-person consultation. You may also call the 'National Mindline 1771' by calling 1771.

Should you require urgent care, please visit your nearest medical facility, emergency department, or call 995 for an ambulance. Emergency conditions which include, but are not limited to:

  • Chest pain
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Sudden onset of face droop, limb weakness or difficulty in speech
  • Sudden loss of vision
  • Fits or seizures
  • Severe injury or uncontrolled bleeding
  • Severe allergic reaction
  • Drug overdose

Click here to assess your suitability for the service.

Click here for Terms and Conditions prior to making an appointment.

For conditions that cannot be safely assessed or treated without a physical consultation, the doctor will advise for an in-person consultation for further assessment.

Our VC services are available to existing patients of SingHealth Polyclinics (SHP), SingHealth employees, or anyone living in the eastern and southern parts of Singapore.

Patients scheduling a follow-up for Chronic Medical Conditions (e.g., diabetes) must have had at least one in-person doctor consultation at SHP within the last 18 months.

An in-person doctor consultation is required for:

  • Your very first visit to SHP
  • Transferring your chronic condition care to SHP from another provider
  • Your initial Healthier SG enrolment and first Health Plan discussion

The doctor will advise accordingly if an in-person consultation is required, and you will be directed to the appropriate medical service. 

The operating hours for Video Consultation is from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

The service is not available on Saturday, Sunday or Public Holidays.

If you require assistance, you may call the hotlines below:

 

SHP VC technical support hotline

SHP Call Centre

Telephone number

6340 7473

6643 6969

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.

Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.

Saturday 8.00am - 12.30pm

Reasons

Troubleshooting assistance for Zoom Video Platform and Meeting ID.

If you have waited for more than 30 minutes and enquire on status of VC.

If you have an urgent enquiry regarding your medications or delivery right after your video consultation.

If you have not received your digital Medical Certificate  15 minutes after your session has ended.

Rescheduling or cancellation of VC appointment

 

 

For general enquiries

 

 

 

Video Consultation (VC) for General Medical Conditions 

It is a same-day doctor VC using the Zoom video platform.  Patients can check for available appointment slots on Health Buddy or Health Hub app at 10.00pm the day before and at 7.30am the same day.  Additional slots may open at 12.00pm.

Patients can consult for mild, non-emergency conditions such as respiratory illnesses, diarrhea, vomiting, and muscle aches. Issuance of medical certificate, memos and referrals may be provided if necessary.  The service provides expedited medication delivery within  four hours  at a cost of $4.99.

Examples of suitable conditions of mild severity include:

Dental

• Referral to dental surgeon / specialist

Chest

• Cough, runny nose, sore throat, or phlegm
• COVID-19 infection
• Hayfever/allergic rhinitis

Abdomen/Genitourinary

• Diarrhoea, vomiting or abdominal cramps
• Symptoms of urinary tract infection such as burning sensation when passing urine (Depending on your symptoms, the doctor may ask you to do an urine test with in-person consultation)
• Menstrual cramps

 Reproductive Health

• Pregnancy-related morning sickness of mild severity

• Referral to specialist for antenatal care with no pre-existing medical conditions

• Referral to specialist for infertility (female patient is required to obtain the referral for the couple)

• Referral for vasectomy

• Referral for contraception options not available at Polyclinic

Muscle & Joints

• Joint or muscle pain
• Minor strains

Skin

• Dry skin
• Acne
• Known eczema or psoriasis

This service is NOT suitable for the following persons:

  • Below 18 years old  
  • Located overseas at the time of VC
  • Routine follow-up of chronic medical conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. If you are an existing patient of SingHealth Polyclinics, you may be eligible for our video consultation service for Chronic Conditions (Click here to find out more). If you are a new patient of SingHealth Polyclinics, please come for an in-person consultation.
  • Medical review after hospital discharge
  • Urgent or emergency care. Please seek medical attention at your nearest medical facility, Emergency Department, or call 995.

Video Consultation should also NOT be used for the following reasons or conditions:

New or Transfer of care

• Healthier SG enrolment or First Healthier SG Health Plan discussion

• Persons who would like to consult SHP for the first time for the transfer of care of their long-term condition(s)

• Recent hospital discharge that requires further physical follow-up (e.g. examination of body, same-day tests)

Eyes

• Red eyes

• Blurring or loss of vision

• Floaters or flashers

• Eye pain

Ears

• Hearing loss

• Ringing of ears

• Ear pain, discharge, itch

Head

• Giddiness/dizziness, loss of consciousness

• Fits or seizures

• Sudden onset of weakness or numbness of limbs, facial droop, slurred speech

• Headache with fever or vomiting

• Memory loss

Chest

• Chest pain or tightness

• Breathing difficulties or wheeze

• Blood in phlegm

• Concerns of worsening cough or phlegm that might warrant a Chest Xray or antibiotics

Abdomen/Genitourinary

• Moderate or severe abdominal pain

• Persistent abdominal pain

• Blood in urine or stools

• Incontinence of urine or bowels

• Abnormal menstrual bleeding

• Abnormal vaginal discharge

Sexual Health/ Reproductive Health

• Emergency contraception

• Sexually transmitted diseases

Trauma/Pain

• Head injury

• Road traffic accident

• Severe injury or bruising

• Uncontrolled bleeding or open wounds

• Suspected fracture

• Pain score of 8 and above out of 10

• Unable to bear weight

Skin

• Severe allergic reaction

• Skin rash with fever or pain

• Mass or lump

• Areas that cannot be visualised adequately over video

Infection

• Prolonged fever of more than three days

• Temperature of 40 Celsius and above

Psychiatry

• Emotional or mental distress



We care about your mental health. If you are experiencing symptoms of mental or emotional distress, we advise you to seek an in-person consultation. You may also call the 'National Mindline 1771' by calling 1771.

For conditions that cannot be safely assessed or treated without a physical consultation, the doctor will advise for an in-person consultation for further assessment.

No. There are limitations to the duration and type of medications that we can prescribe over the VC for General Medical Conditions service.

If you are an existing patient of SingHealth Polyclinics, you may be eligible for the Video Consultation service for Chronic Conditions follow-up (click here for more info).

If you are a new patient who wish to transfer your care to SingHealth Polyclinics, please book an appointment for an in-person consultation at your nearest SingHealth Polyclinic. You are strongly encouraged to bring a ‘Transfer of Care’ memo from your existing healthcare provider, which should include your medical conditions,  medications and latest investigation reports. You can book an in-person consultation via Health Buddy or Health Hub app, call our Call Centre at 6643 6969 or email SingHealthPolyclinics@singhealth.com.sg

VC for Chronic Medical Conditions  

Conditions that are suitable for Video Consultation for Chronic Medical Conditions include,  but not limited to:

  • Diabetes
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Kidney Disease
  • Stable Heart Disease
  • Gout
  • Hepatitis B follow-up
  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Thyroid disease (Hyper- and Hypo-thyroidism)
  • Stable Asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Psoriasis or Eczema
  • Health screening or test follow-up after consulting SingHealth Polyclinics

 

During your in-person consultation at SingHealth Polyclinics, the care team may assess your condition(s) as suitable for the service and recommend VC for your follow-up appointment.

For long-term conditions follow-up at SingHealth Polyclinics, yearly in-person consultation is required (grace period may be granted to 18 months) and interim follow-ups may be VC.

This service is NOT suitable for the following persons:

  • Below 18 years old  
  • Located overseas at the time of VC
  • Urgent or emergency care. Please seek medical attention at your nearest medical facility, Emergency Department, or call 995.

 

You are required to book an in-person doctor consultation if you:

  • Have not consulted SingHealth Polyclinics for more than one year for your chronic condition. 
  • Would like to transfer care of your chronic condition from another healthcare provider to SingHealth Polyclinics.
  • Have been recently discharged from a hospital and require a follow-up review.
  • Would like to enrol in Healthier SG or complete your first Health Plan discussion

Video Consultation should also NOT be used for the following reasons or conditions:

New or Transfer of care

• Healthier SG enrolment or First Healthier SG Health Plan discussion

• Persons who would like to consult SHP for the first time for the transfer of care of their long-term condition(s)

• Recent hospital discharge that requires further physical follow-up (e.g. examination of body, same-day tests)

Eyes

• Red eyes

• Blurring or loss of vision

• Floaters or flashers

• Eye pain

Ears

• Hearing loss

• Ringing of ears

• Ear pain, discharge, itch

Head

• Giddiness/dizziness, loss of consciousness

• Fits or seizures

• Sudden onset of weakness or numbness of limbs, facial droop, slurred speech

• Headache with fever or vomiting

• Memory loss

Chest

• Chest pain or tightness

• Breathing difficulties or wheeze

• Blood in phlegm

• Concerns of worsening cough or phlegm that might warrant a Chest Xray or antibiotics

Abdomen/Genitourinary

• Moderate or severe abdominal pain

• Persistent abdominal pain

• Blood in urine or stools

• Incontinence of urine or bowels

• Abnormal menstrual bleeding

• Abnormal vaginal discharge

Sexual Health/ Reproductive Health

• Emergency contraception

• Sexually transmitted diseases

Trauma/Pain

• Head injury

• Road traffic accident

• Severe injury or bruising

• Uncontrolled bleeding or open wounds

• Suspected fracture

• Pain score of 8 and above out of 10

• Unable to bear weight

Skin

• Severe allergic reaction

• Skin rash with fever or pain

• Mass or lump

• Areas that cannot be visualised adequately over video

Infection

• Prolonged fever of more than three days

• Temperature of 40 Celsius and above

Psychiatry

• Emotional or mental distress

 

We care about your mental health. If you are experiencing symptoms of mental or emotional distress, we advise you to seek an in-person consultation. You may also call the 'National Mindline 1771' by calling 1771.

For conditions that cannot be safely assessed or treated without a physical consultation, the doctor will advise for an in-person consultation for further assessment.

VC for Family Planning  

Yes, you can use VC for contraception or family planning. Depending on your specific needs, you can select either VC for Family Planning or General Medical Conditions. Both options allow you to consult a doctor and obtain a specialist referral for family planning reasons, such as fertility concerns or family planning methods.

Suitable conditions for VC include:

  • Existing patients seeking follow-up for Oral Contraceptive Pill
  • General contraception counselling
  • Pregnancy-related morning sickness of mild severity
  • Referral to specialist for antenatal care with no pre-existing medical conditions
  • Referral to specialist for infertility (female patient is required to obtain the referral for the couple)
  • Referral for vasectomy
  • Referral for contraception options not available at Polyclinic

Supplementary Guidelines for Female Patients
Please note that SingHealth Polyclinics (SHP) offers the following selected contraceptive methods:

  • Oral Contraceptive Pill: Combined pill (Levonorgestrel 150 mcg / Ethinylestradiol 30 mcg, commonly known as Microgynon)
  • Intrauterine Device: Copper IUD
  • Injectable: Contraceptive injection

If you are discussing oral contraception options for the first time, an in-person consultation is strongly recommended at our Family Planning Clinic (also known as the Well Women Clinic). You may use VC for your initial consultation only if you can provide your own self-measured vital signs before the call:

  • Blood pressure reading
  • Weight
  • Height

If there are underlying medical concerns or safety issues regarding oral contraception use, the doctor may still require you to book an in-person follow-up appointment at our physical Family Planning Clinic.

For the morning-after pill (emergency contraception), kindly book an in-person consultation due to the time-sensitive nature. The medication is currently not available in our pharmacies. However, our doctors can issue a hard-copy prescription for you to obtain it from retail pharmacies.

Appointment Booking

VC for General Medical Condition

  • Appointment slots open at 10.00pm the day before and 7.30am on the same day. Further slots may open at 12.00pm.
  • This service can only be booked via HealthHub app. Please refer to visual guide below.

VC for Chronic Medical Condition and Family Planning:

  • This service is available for advanced and same-day appointment booking.
  • You can make an appointment via HealthHub app, or call the Call Centre at 6643 6969.
  • If you are unsure of your suitability for VC, you can speak to your doctor at your next face-to-face appointment and the care team will arrange your appointment.
 

 

 

After confirmation of your appointment, you will receive the Zoom Meeting ID details via SMS before your appointment time. The Zoom link will also be made available on the HealthHub App under ‘Upcoming Appointments’ nearer  to your VC appointment date.

 

We will require your phone number so we can send you the SMS with the Zoom Meetings details for your video consult with the doctor. We may also need to contact you for medication-related counselling, or if there are any changes to your appointment.

We may also send essential medical documents to your registered email address.

As such, these two fields are compulsory.

Please update your particulars in your HealthHub app, or inform our Call Centre (6643 6969) or  counter staff to ensure a seamless journey. 

For VC for General Medical Conditions, medication processing  will be expedited for delivery within 4 hours and a delivery address is necessary for us to do so.  The delivery address can be different from the address in your NRIC and a person must be present at the delivery address to receive the medications. An admin fee will apply for failed delivery. 

For VC for Chronic Conditions and Family Planning, you will be transferred to our Virtual Pharmacy Station after your VC with the doctor. Similarly, a person must be present at the delivery address to receive the medications.

Yes, you can cancel or reschedule your appointment with the HealthHub app, or call our Call Centre at 6643 6969.

No. The patient must be present on the video during the consultation.

Preparation for Video Consultation

You can refer to our Video Consult User Guide for more information.

You will need the following:

  • A location that is private and quiet to conduct the VC and be appropriately attired.
  • A device with video and audio functions and internet connectivity to launch Zoom video platform. Please download the Zoom App before your appointment for a better experience.
  • Your Identification Card (IC)/ Foreigner Identification Card (FIN). Your doctor may request for you to show your IC/ FIN at the start of the consultation, in order to verify your identity.
  • Any home monitoring devices (if any), such as thermometer, blood pressure machine, pulse oximeter.

For VC for Chronic Medical Conditions

  • Home Blood Pressure set is required for follow up of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney disease, heart disease, or history of stroke.

For VC for Family Planning

  • Home Blood Pressure set is encouraged but not mandatory for the follow-up of the contraceptive pill.
  • If you have the equipment to do so, self-measurement of your weight and blood pressure can be performed before your VC and you can provide the readings to the doctor.

You should conduct the  VC in a private, quiet space with strong internet connection, and be appropriately attired. Ensure that the space is adequately lit so your doctor can assess you clearly through the video.

If you are taking public transport or driving, the doctor will not proceed with the  VC and will ask you to either re-join when stationary/in a private quiet space or reschedule your appointment.

If you are overseas, the doctor will not proceed with the VC and will ask you to  reschedule your appointment. You should consult with a doctor at the existing country.

No. Patients must be situated in Singapore at the time of consultation. This applies to all VC services provided by SingHealth Polyclinics.

You will receive the Zoom details via SMS or Health Buddy Push Notification (if activated) before your appointment time. The Zoom link will also be available under the ‘Upcoming Appointments’ page in the Health Buddy app.

Please join the call 5-10 minutes before your appointment time and remain in the virtual Waiting Room. The doctor will join after he/she has finished with the previous patient.

If you need further assistance or have waited more than 30 minutes, please call the VC Technical and Support Hotline at 6340 7473.

If you did not receive an SMS or Push Notifications, please do the following:

  • Check that you have a confirmed appointment via  ‘Upcoming Appointments’ in the HealthHub or Health Buddy app.
  • Check that your mobile number is correct in your Health Buddy/HealthHub app
  • If you have activated Health Buddy Push Notifications, the information will be available in Health Buddy App’s Notifications Inbox

If you do not receive the Zoom details 15 minutes before the appointment, please contact the VC technical and support hotline at 6340 7473 for immediate assistance.

It is possible for the doctor to start your VC up to 15 minutes earlier depending on the previous patients. Should the doctor be able to consult you more than 15 minutes earlier than your scheduled appointment time, you may receive a phone call (from a Private Number).

If you expect to be late for your VC appointment, you can call the technical hotline at 6340 7473 for immediate assistance.  Depending on the duration of delay, you may need to reschedule the appointment.

Delays may occur due to the previous patients’ conditions and technical issues. The doctor may still be with the previous patient and is not ready to see you yet.

We seek your patience to continue to wait, and do not leave the Zoom meeting. Your doctor will enter the Zoom session once he/she is ready.

If you have used our VC services more than once and are using the SMS or Push Notification for the Zoom Meeting details or link, please check that you have entered or clicked the correct Zoom Meeting for the appointment. 

If you need further assistance or have waited more than 30 minutes, please call the VC Technical and Support Hotline at 6340 7473.

Please try to return to the Zoom meeting as soon as possible. The Zoom details will remain the same. If you require further assistance, please call the VC Technical and Support Hotline at 6340 7473.

During your video consultation, you will be attended to by our polyclinic doctor on duty. While it is not possible to select or request a specific physician in advance, you may inform the attending doctor at the start of your session if you prefer to consult a female or male doctor.

Our care team will make every effort to assist you based on staff availability at that time.

Additionally, if the assigned doctor is unable to speak your preferred language, a care team member may be available to step in and translate for you during the session.

Post Consultation 

You will receive an SMS or Health Buddy Push Notification (PN) after your consultation with the total amount payable. Please click on the link, which will direct you to our mobile payment platform. Please ensure that you make payment promptly once you have received the SMS/PN.

We accept Mobile Pay (i.e. Credit Card, PayNow, eNets), MediFund, Blood Donor, CSC Holder, SingHealth Staff Benefit Card Holder and SPEED Pay.

Note: For those who wish to use 11B payment for the VC for General Medical Conditions service, select 'Civil Service Card (CSC) Holder' during the appointment booking process. 

Yes, MediSave can be used for our VC service for Chronic Medical Conditions. (Applicable to chronic conditions as outlined by the Ministry of Health).

However, MediSave cannot be used for our VC services for Family Planning and General Medical Conditions.

 

We will deduct your bill under SPEED Pay, unless advised otherwise. To sign up for SPEED Pay (GIRO), please visit here.

Third party payers accepted by SHP are MediFund, Blood Donor, CSC Holder (including 11B), SingHealth Staff Benefit Card Holder & Flexi-MediSave (if you have signed up). They can be used to pay for consultation and medication fee.  Medication delivery fees may be covered by third party payments, depending on the holder's benefit scheme.

Note: For those who wish to use 11B payment for the VC for General Medical Conditions service, select 'Civil Service Card (CSC) Holder' during the appointment booking process. 

​You may retrieve it from the Mobile Pay platform.

You will receive a SMS with the link containing your digital MC.

If you have not received your digital MC within 15 minutes of your VC, please call the VC Technical and Support Hotline at 6340 7473 for immediate assistance.

Your doctor will send any referral letter or memo to your registered email address. Follow the instructions included in the email to access your password-protected document. 

SingHealth Polyclinics will process the referral backend.

You should receive an SMS or notification in HealthHub or Health Buddy app for your specialist appointment.

If you have not received your appointment date within seven days, please call SHP Call Centre at 6643 6969 (Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm. Saturday 8.00am - 12.30pm).

For non-urgent appointments, our care team will arrange the appointment(s) within three working days and you should receive the SMS or Notification in HealthHub or Health Buddy app of your appointment. If you  do not receive your appointment date(s) within seven days, please call SHP Call Centre at 6643 6969 (Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm. Saturday 8.00am - 12.30pm).

If an urgent, same-day appointment is required, you will receive an SMS/Push Notification confirmation for your appointment within one hour of your VC ending.

If the appointment is required on the next working day, you will receive an SMS/Push Notification confirmation of the appointment before 9am on the next working day.  

The care team may need to call you over the phone to discuss your appointment(s).

Our care team will arrange the appointment, and you will receive an SMS or Notification in Health Hub or Health Buddy app.

If you do not receive your appointment date(s) within seven days, please call SHP Call Centre at 6643 6969 (Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm. Saturday 8.00am - 12.30pm).

Memos, referral letters and digital MCs will be sent to you electronically.

Invoices can be emailed upon request.

If you require physical, hard-copy documents or prescriptions, these are available for self-collection at your designated polyclinic free of charge. Please keep in mind that physical processing requires a standard turnaround time of one week.

Medication and Delivery  

VC for General Medical Condition

Your medications will be packed in a SingHealth Polyclinics’ opaque, sealed package.

If you opt for medication delivery:

Your medications will be delivered within four hours to the delivery address that you have provided during the appointment booking process. You will receive a message from the courier.

Please ensure that you or a person is available at the delivery address to receive the delivery in person. If no one is present at the time of medication delivery, a failed delivery administrative fee will apply.

The team will attempt to contact you on the next working day. You can opt for self-collection from Eunos Polyclinic Pharmacy latest by the next working day or request for re-delivery (additional delivery fee applies).

If you fail to collect the medications, charges for the medication items will still apply.

If you opt for alternative modes of medication collection:

You may inform your doctor during the consultation if you wish to opt for self-collection of medications from:

  • Eunos Polyclinic Pharmacy at Level 2 during the polyclinic’s operating hours, or
  • SHP Pharmacy PILBOX lockers at selected locations: Bedok, Marine Parade, Punggol, Sengkang, Tampines and Tampines North Polyclinics.

Click here for Terms & Conditions of PILBOX collection.

 

VC for Chronic Medical Condition and Family Planning:

After your video consult with the doctor, you will immediately receive a new SMS with the pharmacy’s Zoom Meeting link where the Polyclinic Pharmacist will conduct a video consultation with you to discuss your medication items and arrange self-collection from pharmacy counter/PILBOX lockers or medication delivery. 

For medication delivery, your medications are packed in an opaque and sealed polymailer. It will be delivered to your indicated delivery address within 3 – 5 business days.

VC for General Medical Conditions

Your medications will be packed in a SingHealth Polyclinics’ opaque, sealed package.

If you opt for medication delivery:
Your medications will be delivered within four hours to the delivery address that you have provided during the appointment booking process. You will receive a message from the courier when it is on its way. After the doctor consultation, there is no automatic touchpoint with the pharmacy staff unless requested by the doctor or patient.  Please ensure that you or a person is available at the delivery address to receive the delivery in person.

If no one is present at the time of medication delivery, a failed delivery administrative fee will apply. The team will attempt to contact you on the next working day.  You can opt for self-collection from Eunos Polyclinic Pharmacy latest by the next working day or request for re-delivery (additional delivery fee applies).  If you fail to collect the medications, charges for the medication items will still apply.

If you opt for alternative modes of medication collection:
You may inform your doctor during the consultation if you wish to opt for self-collection of medications from:

  • Eunos Polyclinic Pharmacy at Level 2 during the polyclinic’s operating hours, or
  • SHP Pharmacy PILBOX lockers at selected locations: Bedok, Marine Parade, Pasir Ris, Punggol, Sengkang, Tampines and Tampines North Polyclinics.

Click here for Terms & Conditions of PILBOX collection.

VC for Chronic Medical Condition and Family Planning:

After your video consult with the doctor, you will immediately receive a new SMS with the pharmacy’s Zoom Meeting link where the Polyclinic Pharmacist will conduct a video consultation with you to discuss your medication items and arrange self-collection from pharmacy counter/PILBOX lockers or medication delivery. 

For medication delivery, your medications are packed in an opaque and sealed polymailer. It will be delivered to your indicated delivery address within 3 – 5 business days.

 

For PILBOX collection, an SMS with OTP to your designated locker(s) will be sent to your registered mobile number once the medications are ready for collection. Please complete your collection within two days of receiving the SMS.

VC for General Medical Condition

If there is no one present at the time of medication delivery, a failed delivery administrative fee will apply and the medications will be held at Eunos Polyclinic Pharmacy. The team will attempt to contact you on the next working day. You can opt for self-collection from Eunos Polyclinic Pharmacy by the next working day or request for re-delivery (additional delivery fee applies). If you fail to collect the medications, charges for the medication items will still apply.

If failed delivery occurs prior to a long weekend due to public holiday(s), the polyclinic team will contact you on the next working day to arrange re-delivery or self-collection. Hence it is important that you adhere to the medication delivery guidance to receive your medications.

If you are unable to comply to medication delivery or ensure someone is present to receive the medications, please opt for SHP Pharmacy PILBOX lockers at selected locations: Bedok, Marine Parade, Pasir Ris, Punggol, Sengkang, Tampines and Tampines North Polyclinics.

 

VC for Chronic Medical Condition and Family Planning:

For missed deliveries, contact SHP Medication Delivery Service Centre at 63406230 for assistance.

VC for General Medical Condition

The doctor will discuss and inform you on the items prescribed. The medications will contain instructions and a QR code to scan for further instructions.

If you would like to specifically request for medication counselling, kindly inform the doctor who will arrange for the pharmacist to give you a phone call. Please note that this phone call may be from a private number. Pharmacy tele-counselling for this service is available 8.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

VC for Chronic Medical Condition and Family Planning:

The polyclinic will arrange for a video or phone counselling after the video consultation.

For immediate technical support during or after your session, please reach out to the VC technical hotline at 6340 7473. This line is available from Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 4.30pm, and we strongly recommend calling as soon as your video consultation concludes or at least within the same day.

If you require assistance outside of these specific hours, you may contact the SHP Call Centre at 6643 6969 (Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 4.30pm, Saturdays from 8.00am to 12.30pm).

If you use the VC for General Medical Conditions service and fail to comply to the agreed delivery protocols, and medications are not collected by alternative means, the medication charges will not be refundable.

For other circumstances, refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You may contact SHP Call Centre at 6643 6969 (Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm. Saturday 8.00am - 12.30pm). 

Yes, you can use MediSave for medicines outlined by the Ministry of Health, such as those included under the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP).

 

 

For all other queries or feedback, please contact us at 6340 7473 or email us at  SingHealthPolyclinics@singhealth.com.sg.