Seeing the doctor through an actual vending machine? Tele-consultations in Singapore just got levelled up: and you can now see the doctor instantly, get MCs and your prescriptions dispensed directly—all through a new 24-hour vending machine.
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Dr. Kart is a one-of-a-kind vending machine that’s stationed at the Shell Station at Tampines, providing instant tele-consultations with actual doctors, officially recognised digital MCs and affordable medication. The service is available 24/7 and consultations with the doctor are free*, so you don’t have to worry about needing to see the doctor in the middle of the night, or spend time queuing at the clinic.
*free consultations applicable to the first 1000 customers.
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Dr. Kart offers treatments and prescriptions for most common ailments, including migraine, fever, asthma, allergies, flu, cough, lung inflammation and more. For a more comprehensive list of treatments you can get at the vending machine, see here. And before you ask, yes—Dr. Kart is actually accredited by the Health Science Authority (HSA) and Ministry of Health (MOH), so their services are definitely legit.
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All you have to do to use Dr. Kart’s services are to register at the vending machine with your NRIC or SingPass, speak to the doctor via the phone for a personalised consultation, make payment and collect your medication immediately from the vending machine.
Dr. Kart
Address: 9 Tampines Ave 2, Singapore 529731
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
