Getting treated for ED in the Philippines

ED is common and very treatable, and most men can get a first assessment in a single short appointment. This hub covers the four doors into care, what to expect once you are through one, what it costs and how to keep it private.

Where do I start: a GP, a urologist or an online doctor?

Most men can start with a GP or an online doctor, because a first ED assessment does not need a specialist. Go to a urologist first if you have pain, a curve or lump, urinary problems, a recent pelvic injury or surgery, or if first-line medicine has not helped.

A general practitioner or family doctor. Your regular doctor at a clinic, a hospital outpatient department or your HMO's network can take a history, check blood pressure, order basic blood tests (sugar, cholesterol, sometimes testosterone) and prescribe. This matters because ED is often the first sign of diabetes or heart disease, both common in Filipino men.

A urologist. A urologist specialises in the urinary tract and male reproductive organs, and handles cases that need imaging, injections, devices or surgery. Our guide to urologists and men's health clinics covers verified clinics in Makati, BGC and Quezon City, and how to choose.

A telehealth doctor. Licensed Philippine doctors consult online and issue electronic prescriptions, with delivery to your door. This suits night-shift BPO workers, men in provinces far from a specialist and anyone who would rather not sit in a waiting room. See how an online ED consultation works.

The pharmacist. The pharmacist at Mercury Drug, Watsons, TGP, Southstar Drug or Rose Pharmacy dispenses against a prescription and can explain interactions and the generics in stock. They cannot prescribe. Read is Viagra over the counter? for exactly what a pharmacist may ask for.

What happens in an ED consult?

A consult is mostly a conversation: your symptoms, your health history and your medicines. A physical exam or blood tests are added when your history calls for them.

Expect questions about:

• how long the problem has lasted, and whether erections happen at other times (for example on waking);
• heart disease, chest pain, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney or liver problems;
• every medicine you take, especially nitrates for chest pain, which rule out sildenafil and tadalafil;
• smoking, alcohol, sleep, stress and work hours;
• whether premature ejaculation or low desire is part of the picture.

The doctor then explains your options, which may include lifestyle changes, a medicine, counselling or referral. If a medicine suits you, the doctor decides which one, the strength and how often. Be completely honest about nitrates and heart symptoms: that is the safety check that matters most.

How much does ED treatment cost?

The consult can be free online or cost a few hundred pesos and up in person, and the medicine is a separate cost. Generics cost a fraction of the originator brands.

Telehealth prices published by providers, last checked in October 2026:

• Rocky: consult free, treatment from ₱120 per use.
• Doctor Anywhere: consult ₱550, ED care from ₱799 ED care on its men's health hub.
• andSons: from ₱4,900 a month, sildenafil (Viagra) 50 mg plan.

In-person specialist fees vary by hospital and are rarely published, so ask the clinic when you book. For the tablets themselves, generic sildenafil 50 mg starts at ₱49 (Erecto, TGP) a tablet, against ₱915 for Viagra 50 mg at Watsons. Every figure is on our ED medicine prices page.

How do I keep ED treatment private?

Choose a provider that explains how it stores your records and ships in plain packaging. Your health data is protected as sensitive personal information under the Data Privacy Act.

Practical steps that help in a shared home:

• ask how the package is labelled and whether a pickup point is available;
• check what name appears on your GCash, Maya or card statement;
• use your own email and phone number for the account;
• ask the provider to delete your data when you no longer need the service.

You can also check any doctor's licence yourself on the PRC verification portal using their name or licence number.

What should I avoid?

Avoid tablets from online marketplaces, sidewalk stalls and "herbal" products sold for men. The FDA Philippines regularly finds hidden sildenafil or tadalafil in such products, and counterfeit Viagra has been reported locally.

Our guide on how to spot fake ED pills explains the warning signs and how to check a product's registration.

Guides in this section

• How to spot fake ED pills in the PhilippinesCounterfeit Viagra, kamagra and herbal pills spiked with sildenafil: what the FDA Philippines has found, how to check a pack and how to report it.
• Is Viagra over the counter in the Philippines?No. Sildenafil (Viagra) is a prescription medicine in the Philippines. Here are the legal routes to a prescription and what pharmacists may ask you for.
• Online ED consultation in the Philippines: how it works and who offers itHow an online ED consult works in the Philippines, which telehealth providers offer one, what they charge, and six checks to make before you sign up.
• Urologists and men's health clinics in the PhilippinesVerified urology departments and men's health clinics in Makati, BGC, Quezon City and Angeles for ED, what a urologist does, how to choose one and HMO notes.

Frequently asked questions

Who can prescribe ED medicine in the Philippines?+

Any physician with a current PRC licence can, including a general practitioner, an internist, a family doctor or a urologist. You do not need a specialist for a first prescription unless your doctor finds a reason to refer you.

Is an online consult enough to get a prescription?+

Often, yes. Licensed doctors in the Philippines can consult by video or a structured online assessment and issue an electronic prescription. If something in your history needs an examination or blood tests, a careful doctor will ask you to be seen in person.

Can a pharmacist give me ED medicine on the spot?+

No. Sildenafil and tadalafil are prescription medicines, and under the Philippine Pharmacy Act a pharmacist dispenses them only against a valid prescription. A pharmacist can still answer questions about side effects, interactions and the brands in stock.

Does PhilHealth or my HMO pay for ED treatment?+

PhilHealth has no dedicated benefit for ED medicines, so expect to pay for tablets yourself. HMO plans often cover a consult with an accredited doctor, but many exclude sexual dysfunction treatment, so check your plan's list of exclusions.

Will anyone else find out I asked about ED?+

Your health information is sensitive personal information under the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173), and doctors, clinics and telehealth providers must protect it. You can ask any provider how your records are stored and what appears on the package or the bank statement.