Online visit · $45 flat · No video
Malaria pills online
Yes, you can get malaria prevention pills online. Bidwell Health offers a $45 asynchronous visit (no video, no subscription) for adults in eligible states. A licensed nurse practitioner checks your destination against current CDC guidance and, when it is clinically appropriate, sends doxycycline or Malarone (atovaquone-proguanil) to your pharmacy, where you pay the generic price with nothing added.
What we prescribe
We offer the two malaria pills that fit a simple, single-destination trip. You take one, not both, and between them they cover the chloroquine-resistant regions most travelers visit (sub-Saharan Africa, much of South and Southeast Asia, the Amazon).
| Medication | Best for | Cost (you pay your pharmacy) |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline | Budget travelers, longer trips | Often under $20 generic |
| Malarone (atovaquone-proguanil) | Short trips, last-minute, fewest side effects | Usually $40 to $90 generic |
Not sure which? See doxycycline vs. Malarone.
What we do not do (and will refer)
To stay safe with an online visit, we do not prescribe mefloquine (its neurologic and psychiatric screening is not reliable by questionnaire) or primaquine or tafenoquine (they require a G6PD blood test first). We also refer complex multi-country itineraries where risk varies by region, and anyone who is pregnant. If your trip needs those, we will tell you to see a travel clinic.
Who it is for, and who it is not
A good fit if you
- Are 18 to 64 and in a state we serve
- Are traveling to a malaria-risk destination
- Have a single, straightforward itinerary
- Can start the pills before you leave
Refer out if you
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Need mefloquine, primaquine, or tafenoquine
- Have a complex, multi-country route
- Have severe kidney disease (affects Malarone) or take isotretinoin (affects doxycycline)
Honest about what pills do
Malaria pills reduce your risk, they do not make you immune. Take them exactly as directed, and still use insect repellent, treated bed nets, and covered clothing at dusk and dawn. And if you develop a fever after returning from a malaria area, see a doctor right away and mention your travel: that is the one symptom you never wait on.
I have traveled through Southeast Asia and Central America, and I got my typhoid vaccine before Thailand and Cambodia, so I know the pre-trip checklist firsthand. Malaria pills are the part we can handle cleanly online. The vaccines and the complicated multi-country itineraries are where I will tell you honestly to see a travel clinic, because that is what I would want for my own trip.
Bidwell Cranage, Bidwell Health founder and avid traveler across 26 countries.
How it works
- 1. Tell us your destination and dates and your health. About 3 minutes, no video.
- 2. A licensed nurse practitioner checks CDC guidance for your destination and reviews your answers.
- 3. If it is appropriate, we send doxycycline or Malarone to your pharmacy. Start it before you leave, so request it at least two weeks ahead when you can.
FAQ
Can I get malaria pills online?
Yes. Bidwell Health offers a $45 asynchronous online visit, no video and no subscription, for adults in eligible states. A licensed nurse practitioner reviews your destination and health, and when it is clinically appropriate sends doxycycline or Malarone (atovaquone-proguanil) to your pharmacy.
What malaria pills do you prescribe?
Doxycycline and atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone). You take one, not both. Between them they cover the chloroquine-resistant regions that most travelers visit. We do not prescribe mefloquine or primaquine online, and we refer travelers who need those.
Do malaria pills guarantee I won't get malaria?
No medication is 100 percent. Malaria pills reduce your risk substantially when taken correctly, but you should still use mosquito repellent, treated nets, and covered clothing, and see a doctor for any fever after travel to a malaria area.
How much do malaria pills cost?
The Bidwell visit is a flat $45, and you pay the generic medication price at your own pharmacy with no markup. Generic doxycycline is often under $20; generic atovaquone-proguanil is more, frequently around $40 to $90 depending on the pharmacy and trip length. Prices vary, so compare with GoodRx or Cost Plus Drugs.
Learn more
- Doxycycline vs. Malarone: which malaria pill?
- Do I need malaria pills for Thailand?
- Best online travel medicine 2026
Last reviewed: June 18, 2026 · References: CDC Yellow Book (Malaria) and CDC Malaria Information by Country; DailyMed doxycycline and atovaquone-proguanil labels. Prices verified June 2026 and vary by pharmacy, coupon, and trip length.