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Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is common and treatable. Complete a short, confidential consultation and one of our pharmacists will check which treatment is safe for you.

  • Discreet packaging
  • Reviewed by a UK pharmacist
  • Only charged if approved
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  1. Complete a consultation

    Choose a treatment and answer a few confidential health questions. It takes a few minutes.

  2. Pharmacist review

    A pharmacist checks it's safe and right for you. We only take payment if it's approved.

  3. Delivered discreetly

    Sent in plain packaging, or collect it from the pharmacy in Longton.

Start your consultation

Answer a few questions about your health first. You'll see the treatments available at the end, and our pharmacist checks your choice is right for you before anything is supplied.

  • Online consultation

    Erectile dysfunction

    • About 5 minutes, all online
    • Reviewed by our pharmacist
    • Only charged if your treatment is approved
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No prescription needed

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Patient information

About erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when you can't get or keep an erection firm enough for sex. It's very common, especially as men get older, and having trouble now and then is normal.

When it keeps happening, it can be linked to stress, tiredness, anxiety, alcohol, smoking or some medicines. It can also be an early sign of a health problem that affects blood flow, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or heart disease. That's why our pharmacist asks about your general health, not just your symptoms.

Prescription treatments work by improving blood flow to the penis when you're sexually aroused. They don't cause an erection on their own, and they don't affect your sex drive.

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This clinic could be right for you if

  • You're a man aged 18 or over
  • You've had trouble getting or keeping an erection for a few weeks or more
  • You're able to tell us about your health, blood pressure and any medicines you take

Speak to a GP first if

  • You get chest pain, or feel very short of breath, during sex or exercise
  • You've had a heart attack or stroke recently, or have a heart condition you're being treated for
  • Your erection problems started after an injury, surgery or radiotherapy
  • You also have pain, a lump, or a new bend in your penis
  • You have high or low blood pressure that isn't being treated or monitored

Get urgent help from NHS 111 or 999 if

  • An erection lasts longer than 4 hours
  • You have sudden loss of vision or hearing after taking treatment

Common questions

Do I need to see a doctor first?

No. Our pharmacist reviews your online consultation and can supply treatment if it's safe for you. If anything in your answers needs a GP to look at it, we'll tell you and won't take payment.

Can I buy ED treatment without a prescription?

Some ED tablets are pharmacy medicines, so a pharmacist can sell them after a few health questions. They're listed on this page under "No prescription needed". The online consultation can also offer other strengths and options that need a prescription.

How quickly does treatment work?

Depending on the treatment, tablets usually start to work between 30 minutes and an hour after you take them. Some last around 4 to 5 hours, others up to 36 hours. You still need to be sexually aroused for them to work. The leaflet that comes with your medicine explains exactly how to take it.

What are the side effects?

The most common are headache, a flushed face, indigestion and a blocked nose. They're usually mild and short-lived. Get medical help straight away if an erection lasts more than 4 hours, or if you have sudden problems with your vision or hearing.

Can I take ED treatment with other medicines?

Not always. ED treatments must never be taken with nitrate medicines (such as GTN spray or isosorbide) or with "poppers", because together they can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure. Some other medicines also interact, which is why the consultation asks about everything you take.

Will anyone know what I've ordered?

No. Orders are sent in plain packaging with nothing on the outside to show what's inside. Your consultation is confidential and only seen by our pharmacy team.

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If you have severe symptoms, feel very unwell, or your symptoms keep coming back, please speak to your GP or call NHS 111. In an emergency call 999.