What the pharmacy example actually includes
- 30 × 50 mg generic sildenafil tablets
- $6.36
- Standard shipping for one order
- $5.25
- Fill total before tax
- $11.61
- Clinician visit, prescription and any tests
- Separate; varies
The displayed medication price already includes pharmacy labor; adding it again would double-count the fee. Allocating shipping across this fill gives about $0.39 per tablet before tax. Cost Plus price calculator.
Check the current pharmacy price →How that differs from Hims or Ro
Telehealth delivery plans can bundle assessment, medication and follow-up. Their public starting prices may use different quantities or billing periods. These offers describe different services; this table does not establish a cheapest provider.
Hims
Sildenafil from $22/month
Tadalafil advertised from $24/month. Starting-price strength and tablet count are not specified on the landing page.
Confirm: Strength, quantity, upfront commitment and checkout fees for the starting offer.
Check Hims prices →Ro (Roman)
$4 / $6 / $10 per dose
Published prices for 25 / 50 / 100 mg respectively. Quantity and shipment frequency determine the bill.
Confirm: Exact starter quantity, any promotion, initial charge and patient-specific renewal total.
Check Ro (Roman) prices →Compare Hims vs Ro pricing for the brand-specific details, or use the full ED comparison to include Lemonaid and BlueChew.
How to compare a fill without a medication subscription
- Start with clinical assessment. Ask whether sildenafil is appropriate and whether the prescription can be sent to your chosen pharmacy. Confirm the visit price and any tests separately.
- Match the prescription. Compare the same drug, strength, formulation and quantity. Do not change a prescribed strength to chase a lower price.
- Add the full order costs. For this example, the first-fill budget is $11.61 + tax + your separate visit/test costs. A refill may have a different price or require another consultation.
- Check refill settings. Paying for a pharmacy fill is different from buying a telehealth membership. Confirm whether auto-refills are optional and how to manage the order.
A larger fill spreads one shipping fee across more tablets, but it also increases the amount you buy upfront. Order only what your clinician prescribes. We have not checked every pharmacy, insurance benefit or discount program, so this is an example to price against your own quote.
What to check before buying online
Use a pharmacy that requires a prescription, is licensed with a state board and provides access to a pharmacist. FDA's online-pharmacy guidance explains how to verify these details.
A compounded sildenafil chew is not the same regulatory product as an approved generic tablet. The BlueChew cost guide keeps those plans separate. FDA explains that compounded medicines are not FDA-approved.
Discuss all medicines with your prescriber, including nitrates, which must not be combined with oral ED medicines. See NIDDK's patient guidance and our ED safety section.
Common cost questions
How much is sildenafil without insurance?
One public cash example checked September 17, 2026: Cost Plus listed 30 generic sildenafil 50 mg tablets for $6.36, including pharmacy labor. With $5.25 standard shipping, the fill is $11.61 before tax. A prescription and any separate clinician visit are required. This is not a universal pharmacy price or a monthly treatment plan.
Can I buy sildenafil without a subscription?
You can ask your clinician to send an appropriate prescription to a separate pharmacy and pay for the medicine fill. Confirm any auto-refill settings. The pharmacy price alone does not include a medical evaluation or guarantee that sildenafil will be prescribed.
Is a 30-tablet fill the same as a month of treatment?
Not necessarily. The quantity dispensed is different from the dosing schedule. Your prescriber determines how and when to use your medication. Compare total cost for the prescription you actually need.
Is a compounded sildenafil chew the same as a generic tablet?
No. A compounded product does not have FDA approval simply because it contains sildenafil. Compare the exact formulation and prescribed strength, and ask your clinician before considering a change.
Research and price-check method
VitalityScout research checked the public Cost Plus calculator with 50 mg and 30 tablets selected on September 17, 2026, plus the linked provider pricing pages. No prescription, medical intake or purchase was completed. The displayed fill excludes tax and consultation. Prices and stock may change; clinical suitability and patient-specific quotes are not verified. No clinician review is claimed. Editorial and comparison policy.