Treatment Options
Antiviral medications like valacyclovir (Valtrex) and acyclovir can reduce the duration and severity of outbreaks. Treatment is most effective when started at the first sign of symptoms.
Cold sore treatment in Maryland
Cold sore treatment online in Maryland
Cold Sore Treatment Online
Licensed in MarylandNo insurance neededAges 18+Not for emergencies
Clinician licensed in MarylandSent to the Maryland pharmacy you chooseUsually the same day, always within one business day
Cold sore treatment for patients in Maryland
A cold sore is easiest to treat at the first tingle. Patients in Maryland describe their outbreak in a secure request, and a clinician licensed in Maryland decides whether an antiviral is appropriate and sends it to the pharmacy you choose.
Every clinician who reviews a Maryland request holds an active license issued by the Maryland Board of Physicians or the Maryland Board of Nursing, and your request is only routed to a clinician licensed in Maryland.
If a prescription is appropriate, it is sent electronically to the Maryland pharmacy you choose, whether that is a chain, a supermarket pharmacy or an independent near you. Medication is billed by the pharmacy, not by Plunge Care.
Care is available today in Texas, Florida, Arizona, New Mexico, Maryland and New York. Your request is only routed to a clinician licensed in the state you are in.
Overview
Cold sores (oral herpes) are caused by the herpes simplex virus and appear as fluid-filled blisters on or around the lips. Antiviral medications can shorten outbreaks and reduce recurrence.
Not for emergencies. Plunge Care is not for emergencies. If you're experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
Clinician-led decisions. All treatment decisions are made by the reviewing licensed provider. Plunge Care does not guarantee any specific prescription or outcome.
Suppressive Therapy
For patients with frequent outbreaks (6+ per year), daily suppressive therapy with valacyclovir can reduce the frequency of outbreaks by up to 80%.
Prevention
Cold sores are contagious. Avoid kissing or sharing utensils during an active outbreak. Sunscreen on the lips and stress management can help prevent outbreaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, when it is clinically appropriate. A clinician licensed in Maryland reviews your request personally and decides. If an antiviral for cold sores is the right treatment, the prescription is sent electronically to the Maryland pharmacy you choose. We do not prescribe DEA-controlled substances, and a clinician can decline a request that is not appropriate for online care. A declined request is not charged.
$65 total, paid once when you submit and captured only when a clinician accepts your request. That covers the licensed clinician review and, when appropriate, the prescription sent to your pharmacy. Medication cost is separate and billed by your pharmacy. There is no insurance requirement, no membership and no subscription.
Yes. A prescription written by a clinician licensed in Maryland is sent electronically to the Maryland pharmacy you choose, the same way an in-person clinic sends one. Pick the pharmacy that is convenient for you, then check your portal for the notification that it has been sent before you go to pick it up.
How it works
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Create your account and share a brief health history.
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Submit your request through your secure patient portal.
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A licensed provider in your state reviews your request.
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If appropriate, your prescription or order is sent to your pharmacy or lab.