The Best Erectile Dysfunction Pills Online
A Discreet Way to Deal With ED
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Nowadays, there’s barely any need for you to actually step outside of your home.
Whether it’s pizza, flowers or a pair of underwear, you can get just about anything delivered right to your door – especially the things you’re a bit embarrassed to pick up in person. Even something such as erectile dysfunction, in this instance, can be diagnosed and treated from the comfort of your own home. Gone are the days where you’d anxiously sweat at the pharmacy, hoping the person behind the counter wouldn’t scream out that your ED pills were ready to be picked up.
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Sure, before you start the process, you’ll want to make sure you consult a doctor to accurately diagnose what’s causing the problems with your penis, but the fact that we can do personalized health assessments from our couch is a crazy concept. Still, while crazy, it’s one that many are taking advantage of.
The Benefits of Buying ED Meds Online
So why should you buy your erection pills online? The benefits are many:
- Better prices: There’s a reason online retail is dominating brick-and-mortar stores, and that’s because the upfront costs of the business, including renting and maintaining a physical storefront, are negated, and the savings passed on to the consumer.
- Discretion: You won’t need to visit your local pharmacy and ask the cute girl working behind the counter to fill your ED prescription. In some cases, you won’t even have to speak with a doctor in person; an online consultation might do. If you’re suffering from social anxiety or shyness (common among people with ED), then this benefit is a godsend.
- Automatic delivery: If you’re forgetful, or just don’t want to make a slog to the pharmacy a part of your monthly routine, then activate the automatic delivery option and your pills will arrive at your door each month, just in time for your refill needs.
If you’re contemplating hopping on the at-home prescription delivery service bandwagon, here’s a look at the top contenders when it comes to getting your ED medication delivered to your door.
1. Roman
Online consultation: Yes
Existing prescription needed? No
Delivery cost: Free 2-day shipping (included in your $5 per month subscription)
Medications offered: Viagra (sildenafil citrate), Cialis (tadalafil), generic Viagra or generic Cialis
Medication cost: Varies
Zachariah Reitano, the co-founder of Roman, struggled with erectile dysfunction at 17 (something that turned out to be a symptom of a serious heart problem). His experience inspired him to start a company that treats the problem discreetly and conveniently every step of the way – from an online appointment with a doctor to prescription delivery straight to your door.
To get started, new users create a profile before completing a few important questions about their lifestyle and medical history. From there, you’ll be contacted by a physician for an online consultation to determine what medication best suits your needs. Medication gets discreetly shipped to your door via free 2-day shipping (when you purchase the $5 per month membership).
2. ForHims
Online consultation: Yes
Existing prescription needed? No
Delivery cost: Free 2-day shipping (included in your $5 per month subscription)
Medications offered: Viagra, Cialis, generic Viagra or generic Cialis
Medication cost: Varies
A site known as a one-stop shop for some of the most common male problems, ForHims not only offers delivery services for ED medication, but remedies for baldness, performance anxiety and premature ejaculation brought to your door.
Other than that, this model is pretty much identical to Roman’s – $5 monthly subscription fee with free 2-day delivery sent to you in discreet packaging on your schedule.
“Direct-to-consumer delivery companies like Roman and ForHims are great for privacy and convenience,” says Amil Patel, Pharm.D. “If you’re uncomfortable talking face-to-face about wanting ED medication, patients do not have to physically go to their doctor’s office to get a prescription and you can get your medicine delivered discreetly and directly to your door. However, these types of companies can be more expensive than the generic pricing at your usual pharmacy because you’re paying for convenience and a premium unboxing experience.”
3. Push Health
Online consultation: Yes
Existing prescription needed? No
Delivery cost: Typically free, usually within a 2-day window
Medications offered: Cialis, Levitra, Viagra, Revatio and Staxyn
Medication cost: Varies
Push Health connects men with thousands of licensed medical providers across the U.S. to get prescriptions filled quickly and efficiently. There’s no subscription fee and delivery is “usually” free – but that depends on where you’re located.
“Push Health works with third-party pharmacies who can process and deliver the medications,” explains Chirag Shah, M.D. “In most cases, delivery is free. Push Health also has an option that allows patients to pick up their medications at selected retail pharmacies.”
4. Blink Health
Online consultation: Yes
Existing prescription needed? No
Delivery cost: Free 2-day shipping
Medications offered: Sildenafil (the active ingredient in Viagra)
Medication cost: Lowest generic price, guaranteed
This online prescription service actually negotiates the rate of your prescription to get its members the most competitive pricing on the market. While it’ll still cost you a membership fee ($5 per month), the price match guarantee on generic drugs definitely makes it worth it. Plus, shipping is free, and automatic refills can be set up once you enroll.
“Direct to consumer companies are very convenient, but they often charge 200x the cash price of generic ED medication,” says Patel. Clearly, Blink Health stands out as an exception.
5. Retail Pharmacies
While it’s not a bad idea to join up with one of the big dogs listed above, if you end up obtaining a prescription from your doctor, taking that prescription to a retail pharmacy with delivery options wouldn’t be a terrible thing.
Many retail pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS offer prescription delivery, and digital pharmacies like Alto can work directly with your physician to fill and deliver your prescription to your door in discreet packaging for privacy, all while getting the best price.
“Many retail pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS are now offering prescription delivery,” says Patel. “You can often use the online consultation services offered by direct-to-consumer companies and then fill your prescription through your own pharmacy or delivery service. Just make sure to request your preferred pharmacy at checkout.”
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