Online visit · $45 flat · No video
Bidwell Health prescribes scopolamine patches online for motion sickness through a $45 asynchronous visit, no video required, for adults 18 and older in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. When it is clinically appropriate, a U.S.-licensed clinician sends the prescription to your own pharmacy, where you pay the generic price with no markup from us. Medication is paid for separately; the pharmacy quote depends on your prescribed quantity.
| Bidwell visit | $45 flat, no video, no subscription |
| Scopolamine patch at your pharmacy | The pharmacy quote for your prescribed quantity; no Bidwell markup |
| Estimated total | $45 plus pharmacy costs |
| Video required | No |
| Prescription sent to | Your own local U.S. pharmacy |
| Availability | Adults 18 and older in 11 states (not New York) |
The scopolamine patch (brand name Transderm Scop) is a prescription-only adhesive patch worn behind the ear. It is an anticholinergic that acts on the inner-ear pathway responsible for motion sickness, preventing the nausea and vomiting that come from a cruise ship, boat, car, or flight. One patch releases medication steadily for up to 3 days, which is why it is the option most people reach for on a cruise rather than taking a pill every few hours.
Apply it at least 4 hours before motion exposure, following the prescription label. It is intended for prevention, so allow time before boarding. Wash your hands after handling it; medicine transferred into an eye can blur vision or enlarge a pupil. Read the approved application instructions.
Compare consultation fees separately from medication. The selected public fees below were checked October 15, 2026; confirm eligibility, promotions and the final pharmacy quote before paying.
| Service | Published consultation price | Medication |
|---|---|---|
| Bidwell Health | $45 | Separate pharmacy price |
| Dr. B | $19 | Separate pharmacy price |
| Amazon One Medical | Regular $29 Direct Message Care; eligibility/promotions vary | Separate pharmacy price |
| RedBox Rx | Confirm current motion-sickness availability and price directly | No current comparable quote verified |
Dr. B has the lowest listed consultation fee in this selected comparison. Bidwell offers a $45 visit, no subscription, travel-focused review and a prescription to your chosen pharmacy when appropriate. See the travel medication cost guide for how to compare the complete cost.
Heat warning (FDA, June 2025). Scopolamine can reduce sweating and raise body temperature. Children and adults 60 and older are especially vulnerable; Bidwell treats adults only. If you develop overheating or reduced sweating, remove the patch and contact a healthcare professional promptly; move somewhere cool. Confusion, collapse or severe heat illness needs emergency care. Risk can continue after removal. See the FDA heat warning.
I have traveled across 26 countries, and the scopolamine patch is one of the few travel meds I think is genuinely worth sorting out before you leave. The patch itself is simple; the part people get wrong is timing and the eye contamination. Get it prescribed a few days early, put it on the night before, and wash your hands. That is most of the battle.
Complete a short clinical intake about your trip and history (about 3 minutes, no video). A U.S.-licensed clinician reviews it, usually the same day, and if a scopolamine patch is clinically appropriate, sends the prescription to your own pharmacy. The visit is a flat $45 with no subscription. Request it at least a few days before you travel.
The visit is a flat $45. Medication costs are separate and depend on the pharmacy, insurance or discount, and number of patches prescribed. Ask for a quote for your exact quantity before filling; Bidwell does not add a medication markup.
Other services can have a lower consultation fee. Dr. B lists $19 and Amazon One Medical lists a regular $29 Direct Message Care price, with eligibility and promotions affecting the offer. Medication is separate. Compare the visit, exact patch quantity, pharmacy price and delivery time; a lower visit fee alone does not establish the lowest total.
Yes, when the service works like a real clinic and pharmacy. Bidwell requires a review by a U.S.-licensed clinician, never offers scopolamine with 'no prescription needed', and screens for glaucoma, prostate or urinary problems, the FDA heat warning, and your age before prescribing. The prescription goes to your own licensed U.S. pharmacy with a normal label, not loose or foreign-packaged pills, and you can verify any U.S. pharmacy through the FDA's BeSafeRx program. We follow normal privacy and HIPAA practices.
One patch lasts up to 72 hours. Apply behind an ear at least 4 hours before exposure, as directed. For a longer trip, remove the old patch before applying a new one behind the other ear. Never wear two at once or cut a patch. Wash your hands after handling it.
Use one patch at a time, and do not cut it. Apply to clean, dry, hairless skin behind an ear at least 4 hours before motion exposure, following your prescription. For protection beyond 72 hours, remove the old patch before applying a new one behind the other ear. Wash hands after handling and the application site after removal. Remove it before an MRI. See the Transderm Scop instructions.
Dizziness, nausea or imbalance can start a day or more after stopping a patch used for several days. Contact your clinician about these symptoms. Eye pain with redness or halos, marked confusion, or trouble urinating also needs prompt medical assessment.
CDC Yellow Book: motion sickness · Current Transderm Scop labeling · FDA heat warning