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What is Erectile Dysfunction?

ED is when a person is unable to get or maintain an erection firm enough to enjoy sexual intercourse. Sometimes there may be an underlying medical condition, psychological factor or a side effect from a medication that causes the ED.

Whether it happens every time you have sex or just occasionally, we can help you.

A flexible range of treatments

When it comes to finding the right ED treatment, there’s more to choose from than the little blue tablet most people have heard of. During your secure online consultation, the doctor will get to understand more about your symptoms and which treatment type might be right for you.

Oral tablets: PDE5 inhibitors like Sildenafil and Tadalafil help increase blood flow to the penis, making an erection firmer and last longer. These may be preferred for convenience and effectiveness (70-85% success rate). Best for mild-moderate ED without contraindications. These usually take 30-60 minutes to work and are the most common first-line treatment due to their non-invasive nature and established safety profile.
Injections: Medications like Alprostadil injected directly into penis causing almost immediate erections (85-90% success rate). Chosen when oral medications fail or can’t be used. Provides more reliable, stronger erections but requires comfort with self-injection and training on proper technique, which we can support with. Works within minutes.
Creams & gels: These are applied directly to penis and may be less effective than pills or injections. They are sometimes preferred for those with medication allergies, needle phobia, or mild ED.

Explore more about the different ED treatment types available in our dedicated erectile dysfunction blog area.

Order ED treatments safely & securely

Peace of mind with our straightforward ordering process

Our 3-step process makes ordering your preferred ED treatment hassle-free and secure.

Complete a confidential online consultation and choose a preferred treatment
A doctor will review your consultation to make sure it’s right for you
If approved, we’ll dispense your treatment and send it via our tracked delivery service

We may need to contact you to confirm a few details before making a treatment decision, or to discuss a more suitable alternative.

Compare popular ED treatments

Understand the difference between treatments

	Type	Dose	Works in	Lasts for	Prescription only?
Viagra (Sildenafil)	Oral tablet	1 tablet one hour before sex	30 minutes	4 hours	Yes
Cialis (Tadalafil)	Oral tablet	1 tablet daily OR 1 tablet 30 minutes before sex	Always-working OR up to 60 minutes when taken as needed	Ongoing OR 36 hours when taken as needed	Yes
Levitra (Vardenafil)	Oral tablet	1 tablet as needed	30 minutes	4-5 hours	Yes
Spedra (Avanafil)	Oral tablet	1 tablet as needed	15-30 minutes	Over 4 hours	Yes
Sildenafil Eropid	Oral tablet	1 tablet as needed	30-60 minutes	4 hours	No
Viagra Connect (Sildenafil)	Oral tablet	1 tablet as needed	30-60 minutes	4 hours	No
Cialis Together (Tadalafil)	Oral tablet	1 tablet as needed	30 minutes	36 hours	No
Alprostadil Injection	Injection	1 injection as needed	5-20 minutes	1 hour	Yes
Viridal Duo (Alprostadil)	Injection	1 injection as needed	10-15 minutes	1 hour	Yes
Eroxon Stimgel	Gel	1 tube as needed	10 minutes	Long enough for sufficient intercourse	Yes
Vitaros (Alprostadil)	Cream	1 dose when needed	5-30 minutes	1-2 hours	Yes

Remember, the strength of a medication differs depending on the drug. For example, 200mg of Spedra is not “stronger” than 100mg of Viagra.

Each drug isn’t “one size fits all”, and success will depend on the individual person. You may need to try a few different options before finding the right treatment for you.

How do ED treatments work?

Understand the science

Each treatment type works in slightly different ways, but most work by targeting blood flow since erections rely on proper circulation to the penis.

Oral tablets

Block an enzyme called PDE5 (phosphodiesterase-5) that normally breaks down cGMP (a chemical that relaxes blood vessels)
This allows cGMP to accumulate, keeping blood vessels in the penis dilated
Resulting in increased blood flow and improved erections when sexually aroused

Injections

Deliver a type of drug called a vasodilator (like alprostadil) directly to erectile tissue
These compounds relax smooth muscle and expand blood vessels
Create an erection regardless of arousal state
Work through direct action rather than requiring sexual stimulation

Creams & gels

Contain medications (often similar to injection ingredients) that absorb through penile skin, although Eroxon Stimgel is drug-free.
Increase local blood flow and tissue relaxation
Can be less effective than other methods as absorption may be inconsistent

References

NHS . Erectile dysfunction (impotence). NHS. 2019
‌Mark KP, Arenella K, Girard A, Herbenick D, Fu J, Coleman E. Erectile dysfunction prevalence in the United States: report from the 2021 National Survey of Sexual Wellbeing. The journal of sexual medicine. 2024 Feb 26
Çayan S, Kendirci M, Yaman Ö, A?ç? R, Orhan ?, Usta MF, et al. Prevalence of erectile dysfunction in men over 40 years of age in Turkey: Results from the Turkish Society of Andrology Male Sexual Health Study Group. Turkish Journal of Urology. 2017 Jun 1

What are the symptoms of erectile dysfunction?

The most typical sign of erectile dysfunction is having trouble achieving or keeping an erection during sexual activity.
In addition to ED, other sexual problems include:

Delayed ejaculation
Premature ejaculation
The inability to get an orgasm despite sufficient stimulus

What causes erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is the inability to get or maintain an erection during sexual intercourse. The causes of erectile dysfunction may be physical, psychological or both. Physical causes may be due to a narrowing of the blood vessels going to the penis. This can be triggered by weight problems, lack of exercise, smoking, excessive alcohol intake, high blood pressure, diabetes, low testosterone (get a test here) or high cholesterol. In turn, psychological causes may include relationship problems, stress, or depression.

How is erectile dysfunction treated?

Erectile dysfunction can be treated by the use of medication, the most popular products being tablets, such as Viagra (Sildenafil), Tadalafil and Vardenafil.
There are also non-tablet ED treatments available that include Invicorp, Caverject and Viridal which can be injected into the base of the penis. Caverject and Viridal contain the drug Alprostadil, as do Muse pellets. Another alternative is Vitaros cream, which also contains the active ingredient Alprostadil. Vitaros is applied to the hole in the penis and is an alternative ED treatment if you have problems taking tablets.

Things you can do to help with erectile dysfunction:

lose weight if you're overweight
stop smoking
eat a healthy diet
exercise daily
try to reduce stress and anxiety

How to obtain an erectile dysfunction prescription

There is a wide choice of ED treatments and tablets, which come in various strengths; Viagra, Sildenafil, Cialis, Levitra and Spedra and their suitability can be viewed in the table below. Viagra is made by Pfizer in the UK and in June 2013, the Viagra patent ended. As a result, there is now a choice of Pfizer Sildenafil and Sildenafil, which are cheaper versions of Viagra. However, to obtain ED treatments you will need a prescription using our simple online doctor process.

You can start your free online consultation once you select the medication you require. Then if you are approved, the expert doctor at our Oxford Online Pharmacy will issue a private prescription and your medication will be dispensed.

Please note: if you are unsuccessful the full amount will be refunded to you.

If you already have a private or NHS prescription you should order the treatment online and send your prescription in the post to:

Oxford Online Pharmacy
Unit 7
Apollo Office Park
Wroxton, Oxfordshire
OX15 6AY

Once we have received the prescription, your prescribed medication will be dispensed and sent to your delivery address.
NHS prescriptions can also be dispensed for these items - select NHS and just tell us if you pay or are exempt.

If you have any questions or are unsure of the best course of treatment for you, don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of our qualified healthcare professionals:

Tel: 01295 262925
Email: [email protected]

How long does it take for ED medications to work?

Oral medications typically work within 30-60 minutes. Cialis may take 2 hours for full effect but can last 24-36 hours. Injections work within 5-15 minutes. Creams usually take 5-30 minutes.

What are the common side effects of ED treatments?

Oral medications can cause headaches, flushing, nasal congestion, indigestion. Injections can cause pain, bruising, prolonged erection (priapism). Creams can cause mild burning sensation, redness. All may cause dizziness. For a full list of side effects, always read the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with your medication.