Private ED treatment service with safe, confidential prescribing.

Private ED treatment service with safe, confidential prescribing.

Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

Struggling with erectile dysfunction?

You’re not alone — and you don’t need to book a GP appointment.

Balance Pharmacy offers a confidential online prescribing service for Sildenafil and Tadalafil, reviewed by our qualified pharmacist prescriber.

How It Works

Complete the Online Assessment

Choose your treatment and fill in the secure consultation form:

Sildenafil (Viagra-type)
Tadalafil (Cialis-type)

The form asks about your health and medications to ensure safe prescribing.

Prescriber Review

Our pharmacist prescriber reviews your consultation and approves treatment if safe and appropriate.

If treatment is not suitable, we will contact you with advice.

Collection or Delivery

Choose what works best for you:

  • Free delivery within Uttoxeter
  • Delivery outside Uttoxeter (delivery charge applies)
  • Collection from the pharmacy

All medication is supplied in discreet packaging.

Sildenafil vs Tadalafil

Which Is Right for You?

Feature
Sildenafil
Tadalafil
How long it works
4–6 hours
Up to 36 hours
When to take
About 1 hour before
At least 30 minutes before
Flexibility
Shorter window
Longer, more spontaneous window
Food interaction
 May be delayed with food
Less affected by food
Usual starting dose
50mg
10mg
Maximum frequency
Once per day
Once per day

Sildenafil is ideal if you prefer a shorter acting option. Tadalafil is often chosen for greater flexibility over a longer period.

If you’re unsure, choose either form — our prescriber will assess suitability.

Is This Service Right For Me?

You may be suitable if you:

  • Are over 18

  • Have difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection

  • Are not taking nitrates or certain heart medications

  • Do not have unstable heart disease

Your safety is our priority. All consultations are carefully reviewed.

Important Safety Information

ED medication is not suitable if you:

  • Take nitrates or recreational “poppers”

  • Have had a recent heart attack or stroke

  • Have unstable angina or severe heart disease

  • Have severe liver or kidney impairment

  • Have certain rare eye conditions

  • Use other PDE5 inhibitors

The pharmacist will check this with you during your consultation.

• Headache • Flushing • Indigestion • Back pain (more common with Tadalafil) • Nasal congestion

An erection lasting more than 4 hours

Sudden vision or hearing changes

Chest pain during sexual activity

Why Choose Balance Pharmacy?

Prescriber-led service

No GP appointment required

Discreet and confidential

Free delivery within Uttoxeter

Trusted local healthcare professionals

Lifestyle support and advice

We can also advise on lifestyle factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and weight management, which can improve erectile function.

Why Choose Balance Pharmacy?

Prescriber-led service

No GP appointment required

Discreet and confidential

Free delivery within Uttoxeter

Trusted local healthcare professionals

Lifestyle support and advice

We can also advise on lifestyle factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and weight management, which can improve erectile function.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Your consultation is secure and reviewed privately by our pharmacist prescriber. Packaging is discreet.

Once approved, you can collect from the pharmacy or receive delivery. Free delivery is available within Uttoxeter.

Neither is “better” — it depends on how long you want it to last and how flexible you want to be. Sildenafil lasts a few hours; Tadalafil can last up to 36 hours.

Under this service, treatment is intended for use as needed. If you require frequent use (twice weekly or more), you should see your GP.

If one medication is ineffective or causes side effects, alternatives or further assessment may be appropriate. We can advise.

Book your ED consultation

Discreet • Professional • Same-day supply available – Click below to book your confidential erectile dysfunction assessment.

Book online now or call us on 01889 562063 to speak with a member of our pharmacy team.