It's a situation many Italians abroad run into sooner or later: you need a prescription, but you're not in Italy, and your usual doctor is thousands of kilometers away.
A licensed Italian doctor can issue a private prescription in writing based on your description of an already-diagnosed, stable condition, without requiring you to be physically present in Italy. The prescription is delivered as a signed PDF within 24 hours.
A private Italian prescription is valid in Italian pharmacies. It is not automatically recognized by pharmacies in other countries, which have their own regulatory systems. This means the service is most useful if you are returning to Italy soon, if you need documentation in Italian for other purposes, or if you're looking for guidance on a local equivalent medication.
Written consultations, second opinions on diagnoses, and interpretation of medical reports do not have this geographic limitation. You can request these from anywhere in the world and receive a signed written response within 24 hours.
If you know you'll be traveling to Italy soon, it can be worth timing a prescription request around your visit. In the meantime, use the service for consultations and second opinions, which remain fully accessible no matter where you live.