Verbatim response from Perplexity
The cheapest legit option is usually generic sildenafil or tadalafil through a licensed telehealth pharmacy/clinic that requires a prescription and sells generic pills, because those tend to have the lowest per-dose prices among legitimate online options.[1][4][6][7]
A practical ranking by likely lowest legit cost is:
- Generic sildenafil from a licensed online clinic/pharmacy: RedBox Rx advertises ED meds starting at $1 per tablet with a free online consult and free shipping, and says it requires a prescription.[1]
- Generic sildenafil or tadalafil through GoodRx Care: pricing starts at $18/month including visit, medication, and delivery, which is still low and straightforward, but usually not as cheap per pill as the very lowest promo pricing.[4][6]
- Hims: advertises treatment starting as low as $2/dose and says no insurance is required, but it uses subscription pricing and may cost more depending on dose and frequency.[2]
- Amazon One Medical: can provide prescription ED treatment online, but the result set does not show cheaper pricing than the options above.[9]
For legitimacy, stick to services that require a prescription, have a U.S. address, and are tied to a licensed pharmacy/provider; that is the standard safety checklist Harvard and WebMD highlight for online ED medication sellers.[3][7] Be cautious with OTC products marketed for ED, because Harvard notes legitimate ED medications require a prescription, and CVS’s OTC Eroxon is a different product, not a generic Viagra/Cialis substitute.[3][5]
If your goal is the absolute lowest cost, ask for generic sildenafil first, then compare the final out-the-door price for:
- consultation fee
- medication price per pill
- shipping
- minimum order size
The best value in the results is RedBox Rx on price, while GoodRx Care and Hims are also legitimate but usually a bit more expensive overall.[1][2][4]