This service is for those travelling to high altitude destinations (above 2,500 metres), individuals with a history of altitude sickness and those with certain medical conditions.

This service isn’t recommended for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding and have liver or kidney conditions.

During the consultation, we’ll assess your health and travel plans and offer tailored advice to reduce your risk of altitude sickness. If appropriate, we can provide prescription medication.

Patients may be at moderate or high risk of altitude sickness, depending on how quickly they ascend. Medication may not be the right choice - our pharmacist will help evaluate the best option for you.

Here are some further guidelines on risk:

Moderate risk of altitude sickness

• Individuals with a history of Acute Mountain Sickness ascending to 2,500–2,800 m in one day.

• Individuals with no history of Acute Mountain Sickness ascending to >2,800 m in one day.

• All individuals ascending > 500 m/day (in sleeping elevation) at altitudes above 3,000 m, but with an extra day for acclimatisation every 1,000 m.

High risk of altitude sickness

• Individuals with a history of Acute Mountain Sickness ascending to >2,800 m in one day.

• All individuals with a history of High-Altitude Cerebral Oedema or High-Altitude Pulmonary Oedema.

• All individuals ascending to > 3,500 m in one day.

• All individuals ascending > 500 m/day (in sleeping elevation) above 3,000 m without extra days for acclimatisation.

• Very rapid ascents (e.g.< 7-day ascents of Mt. Kilimanjaro).