How much does online ED treatment cost?
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Content current as of June 2026; updated when guidance or availability changes.
Generic sildenafil (the active ingredient in Viagra) through telehealth typically runs $2-7 per dose depending on quantity ordered. Generic tadalafil (the active ingredient in Cialis) is similar, with daily low-dose options around $1-3/day. Branded Viagra and Cialis cost dramatically more — $50-90/pill at retail pharmacies. Most telehealth services include the clinical consultation in the medication price; some charge a small one-time evaluation fee. Insurance coverage for ED medications is patchy — many plans exclude them entirely, especially for cash-pay branded products.
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Hims
from $13/mo- Best for cash-pay
- Best for speed
Hims ED — generic sildenafil from $13/mo
Ro
from $2/mo- Best for clinical oversight
Ro — original online ED brand, sildenafil & tadalafil
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Related questions
Sildenafil vs tadalafil: which is better?
Sildenafil and tadalafil are both PDE5 inhibitors with similar efficacy but different pharmacokinetics. Sildenafil onset is 30-60 minutes with a 4-6 hour duration — useful for planned activity. Tadalafil onset is similar but duration is much longer at up to 36 hours, which is why it's marketed as 'the weekend pill.' Tadalafil also has a daily low-dose formul