Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common amongst men between the ages of 40 and 70, as it is estimated that almost half of men this age will suffer from some erection problems. ED treatments are available in a variety of forms. However, the most popular treatments are tablets.
As part of our online pharmacy service, we provide an online consultation with our UK-registered doctor.
Select your preferred treatment and complete the online doctor consultation. Our doctor will review your information, and a private prescription will be issued if approved. Our pharmacy team will prepare your treatment and dispatch it as quickly as the next day.
If you already have a private or NHS prescription, you can send your prescription to Oxford Online Pharmacy. Your prescribed medication will be dispensed and sent discreetly to your chosen address as soon as we receive your prescription.
Oxford Online Pharmacy supplies an ED Starter Pack, which contains Sildenafil, Tadalafil and Vardenafil (generic Levitra), suitable for first-time service users.
There are several widely used ED treatments for erectile dysfunction.
Tablets, which temporarily increase blood flow to the penis, are the most common. Tablets include the prescription-only medicines, Viagra (sildenafil), Cialis (tadalafil), Levitra (vardenafil) and Spedra (Avanafil).
Viagra and Levitra usually take 60 minutes to work, and the effects may last up to eight hours.
Cialis (tadalafil) usually takes 30 minutes to work and can last up to 36 hours.
Spedra is fast acting and takes 15 minutes to work.
You should only take one tablet within 24 hours (36 hours for Cialis/Tadalafil) and sexual stimulation is required. You should avoid heavy meals and alcohol, as these factors can reduce how well a treatment works.
Drug-free alternatives include Eroxon StimGel or an ED Pump.
Erectile dysfunction, or impotence, is common amongst men aged 40 and above. It is estimated that half of men aged 40 to 70 have some erectile problems.
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.
If "when required" tablets are ineffective, we recommend trying a 3-month (minimum) course of tadalafil 5mg tablets - take ONE a day - which treat ED but also benefit your heart, blood sugar and prostate health. We go into more detail in this article on the benefits of daily tadalafil.
Non-tablet ED treatments include Invicorp, Caverject and Viridal, which are injected into the base of the penis. Caverject and Viridal contain the drug Alprostadil, as does Muse, which is a small pellet that is inserted into the urethra (urine hole) of the penis.
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.
There is a wide choice of ED treatments and tablets, which come in various strengths: Viagra, sildenafil, Cialis, Levitra and Spedra.
Their suitability can be viewed in the table below. Pfizer makes Viagra in the UK, and in June 2013, the Viagra patent ended. This means you can now choose generic sildenafil, which is a more cost-effective version of Viagra.
All prescription-only ED treatments require a consultation with our online doctor.
Tablets | Viagra (generic is sildenafil) | Cialis (generic is tadalafil) | Levitra (generic is vardenafil) | Spedra |
Time to work (minutes) | 30-60 | 30 | 60 | 15 |
Lasting (hours) | 4-5 | 36 | 4-5 | 6 |
Food | Longer to work with a heavy meal | No effects | Longer to work with a heavy meal | N/A |
Alcohol | Avoid excessive alcohol | Avoid excessive alcohol | Avoid excessive alcohol | N/A |
In the unlikely case that we cannot help you with ED treatment the total amount paid will be refunded.
Alternatively, if you already have a private or NHS prescription, you should order the treatment online and send your prescription to Oxford Online Pharmacy. 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.
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:
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.
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:
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.
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