What's the difference between brand and generic ED medications?Updated 6 months ago

Brand vs. Generic ED Medications: What You Need to Know 💊🔍

When it comes to treating erectile dysfunction (ED), you have the option of choosing between brand-name medications and their generic counterparts. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand the differences:

Brand-Name Medications

Viagra  ➡️ Brand name for Sildenafil.

Cialis  ➡️ Brand name for Tadalafil.

Cost: Brand-name medications tend to be more expensive due to the costs associated with developing, marketing, and distributing the drug.

Generic Medications

Sildenafil ➡️ Generic form of Viagra. 

Tadalafil ➡️ Generic form of Cialis. 

It is chemically identical to the brand-name drug and offers the same benefits.

Cost: Generic medications are usually more affordable because they do not carry the same development and marketing costs.

Quality and Efficacy

Same Active Ingredients: Both brand and generic medications contain the same active ingredients and are equally effective in treating ED.

Health Canada Approved: Generic drugs are rigorously tested and must meet the same standards of quality, safety, and efficacy as their brand-name counterparts.

⚠️Note on Generic Products⚠️: If you have a preference for a specific manufacturer (Apo, Teva, Auro) of your ED medication, please email our partner pharmacy, ScaleRx (📧 [email protected]) beforehand to confirm we have the brand you want in stock. Otherwise, ScaleRx will dispense the generic brand available at the time of your order.