Verbatim response from Perplexity
The cheapest legit way is usually to get a real prescription and then fill generic sildenafil at the lowest-cost pharmacy or discount program you can find.[1][2][12] If you need the prescription too, the cheapest all-in options in the results are telehealth services that bundle the consult and medication, often starting around $20–$45/month.[1][2][14][15]
The most cost-effective paths are:
- Already have a prescription: fill generic sildenafil at a discount pharmacy or cash-pay program; the results show prices as low as about $1–$3 per tablet at some low-cost pharmacies/programs, with GoodRx and Cost Plus cited as among the cheapest legitimate options.[2][12][13]
- Need a prescription: use a legitimate telehealth service such as Hims, Ro, Lemonaid Health, or GoodRx Care; these services require medical review and can start at roughly $2–$4 per dose or around $18–$55/month, depending on the plan and product.[4][10][14][15]
- Lowest upfront cash price: some services advertise free or low-cost consults with free shipping, and generic sildenafil is usually the cheapest ED medication option compared with brand-name Viagra or Cialis.[1][2][8][10]
If you want the absolute cheapest legal route, I’d rank it like this:
- Ask for generic sildenafil rather than brand Viagra.[1][2][6][12]
- Use a legitimate telehealth visit only if you don’t already have a prescription.[10][14][15]
- Fill at a discount pharmacy using GoodRx, Cost Plus, Costco, or another low-cost cash pharmacy.[2][8][12][13]
A practical buy recommendation: generic sildenafil from Cost Plus Drugs or GoodRx if you already have an Rx, or Hims/Ro/Lemonaid if you need the prescription included.[2][8][12][14][15]
If you want, I can also give you the cheapest option by dose for sildenafil vs tadalafil.