(169) Characteristics of Telehealth Platforms Offering Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

Abstract Introduction Telehealth platforms are becoming more prevalent in the field of medicine, including men’s sexual health. Due to sensitivity and potential embarrassment discussing erectile dysfunction (ED) issues in-person, men may seek alternative methods obtain ED treatment without leaving their homes. Objective We sought compare offerings telehealth for with respect consultation, price, services provided, privacy policy. Methods Google was queried June 2022 identify online offering treatment. Two reviewers identified analyzed top 50 results using keywords “telehealth dysfunction,” “telemedicine “online dysfunction.” Inclusion criteria as follows: must serve a majority US states, exist online-only, provide both consultation prescription phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (PDE5i), deliver patient. Descriptive analysis pricing information, physician access, HIPAA compliance performed. Results Fifteen met inclusion criteria. Ten provided “free” consultations; however, patients were expected pay monthly or quarterly fees prescriptions. Four bundled fee first month prescription; one these functioned subscription service $10 charge plus refill fee. Fourteen (93%) began consult an form ten (67%) advertised review by prescriber within two business days. (33%) explicitly physician-only consults, five (27%) used vague term “provider,” remaining six (40%) either physicians other prescribers on staff. Direct contact (digital/audio/video) would only occur if needed required state law at eight (53%) platforms. The ability directly purchase sildenafil tadalafil all Pricing information varied depending pill strength quantity ordered Six offered per dose specifying medication strength. Minimum prices ranged from $0.99-35/pill (mean $5.37/pill, median $2.50/pill) while $0.90-44/pill $8.48/pill, $6/pill). In addition therapy, thirteen (86%) health such premature ejaculation hair loss. All included policy, but (66%) mentioned claiming not be “covered entities.” Conclusions changing face healthcare offer evaluation conditions, ED, privately patient’s own home. Although transparent PDE5i very few direct further discuss related after completion intake form. For seeking comprehensive compliant setting, formal in-person telemedicine visit should arranged physician. Disclosure No