JOURNAL ARTICLE

(163) The High Price of Anonymity: Comparison of Cost of Direct-to-Consumer Mail Order Pharmacies Compared with Cost Plus Drug Company.

  • Published In: Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Vercnocke, J; Zhong, A; Liaw, A; Ginsburg, K 3 of 3

Abstract

This article compares the cost of generic erectile dysfunction (ED) medications obtained through direct-to-consumer (DTC) mail order pharmacies offering telemedicine visits with prices from the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company. The study found that DTC pharmacies (hims, BlueChew, and Roman) charge significantly higher prices per pill and require subscription commitments, whereas Cost Plus Drug Company offers substantially lower prices for larger quantities without telemedicine fees. The analysis notes that the cost of a doctor’s visit, included in DTC services but not in Cost Plus pricing, was not factored into the comparison. The findings suggest that patients and prescribers should consider more cost-effective options when obtaining ED medications.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Sexual Medicine. 2024/01, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Economics
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1743-6095
  • DOI:10.1093/jsxmed/qdae001.154
  • Accession Number:175495881
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