BlueChew Review: What to Know About These ED Treatments
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the consistent inability to maintain an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.
It’s one of the most common sexual dysfunctions that people with penises around the world experience. A 2019 review suggests that anywhere between 3% and 76.5% of the world’s male population experiences ED — especially as they get older.
Though opponents of a single-payer system have long cited cost as an obstacle, findings published in The Lancetshow the opposite is true. Switching from the current model of numerous public and private insurers to a Medicare for All model would save the United States 13% annually. In raw numbers, that’s $450 billion a year.
BlueChew is a monthly subscription-based service that provides discreet chewable versions of sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil — all commonly prescribed ED medications. These tablets arrive by mail in a predetermined quantity and don’t require an in-person visit to a doctor or pharmacy.
Read on to learn how BlueChew’s subscription service works, some pros and cons to keep in mind, and how BlueChew compares in price with other ED medications.
A note on language
At Austra Health, we respect and acknowledge an individual’s sex, gender, and sexual orientation. Throughout this article, we are using the term ‘men’ and ‘male’ as the sex assigned at birth as most studies we source use these terms. However, this article pertains to anyone who has a penis.
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BlueChew is an online subscription service that delivers ED medication within the United States.
According to the BlueChew website, the company is designed for men who:
- can’t tolerate commercially available pills
- don’t want to visit a doctor in person
- want to have more confidence in bed
- have a hard time swallowing pills
When you sign up for the subscription, you’re connected to a licensed medical professional who provides a digital consultation to learn more about your symptoms and medical history.
If ED treatment is approved by that medical professional, a prescription will be written for one of the medications that BlueChew offers.
You can choose from four monthly subscription plans ranging in price from $20 to $120. You also have three medication options — sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil — which come to you in the form of a chewable tablet.
Each month, BlueChew ships ED medication right to your door in the quantity you select. You can choose between four and 34 pills per month.
BlueChew sells chewable tablets of sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil.
| Generic name | Brand names |
| Sildenafil | Viagra, Revatio |
| Tadalafil | Cialis, Adcirca |
| Vardenafil | Levitra, Staxyn |
Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra as well as the active ingredients used in them are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat ED. However, the chewable tablets and the dose strengths offered through BlueChew haven’t been separately approved by the FDA for ED treatment.
Here’s some more information about these ingredients:
- Sildenafil: BlueChew sells sildenafil in 30- or 45-mg tablets. It usually works in 30 to 60 minutes but can be taken up to 4 hours before sexual activity. It wears off in 4 to 6 hours.
- Tadalafil: BlueChew sells tadalafil in 6- or 9-mg tablets. It usually works in about 30 to 60 minutes, but it’s recommended that you take it daily to keep it in your system. It can be taken 24 hours or longer before sexual activity. It wears off in 24 to 36 hours.
- Vardenafil: BlueChew sells vardenafil in 8-mg tablets. It usually starts working in 30 to 60 minutes and can be taken right before you have sex. After using it, wait about 24 hours before taking another dose.
Monthly subscription rates
BlueChew offers monthly subscriptions based on your needs. There are four different plans, and the prices don’t include shipping and tax:
- Active: This plan includes either six tablets of sildenafil (30 mg), four tablets of tadalafil (6 mg), or four tablets of vardenafil (8 mg) for $20. If you want to up the dose, you can opt for 45 mg of sildenafil or 9 mg of tadalafil for $30 per month.
- Busy: It includes either 10 tablets of sildenafil (30 mg) or seven tablets of tadalafil (6 mg) for $30, or eight tablets of vardenafil for $35. You can increase your dose of sildenafil or tadalafil for $40 per month.
- Popular: This plan includes either 17 tablets of sildenafil (30 mg) or 14 tablets of tadalafil (6 mg) for $50, or 15 tablets of vardenafil for $65. You can increase your dose for $65 per month.
- Pro: This plan starts at $90 monthly. It includes either 34 sildenafil tablets (30 mg), 28 tadalafil tablets (6 mg), or 30 vardenafil tablets (8 mg). If you want to up the dose, you’ll pay $120 per month for 45-mg tablets of sildenafil or 9-mg tablets of tadalafil. Vardenafil is available for a flat rate of $120 per month.
BlueChew is a prescription-based business, so you can’t return your medications or get a refund.
BlueChew instead encourages customers to let the BlueChew medical team know if your current subscription isn’t working. They can review your information and see whether another treatment may work.
Cost comparison
BlueChew subscriptions are relatively affordable compared with other ED medication brands.
A 2019 study found that the median price of Viagra had increased by 190% between the years 2012 and 2017 — from $127 to $370 for a 30-tablet supply. The price of Cialis increased from $127 to $365 in the same time frame. A similar cost comparison over time isn’t available for Levitra, but right now, 10 tablets of 100 mg are on the market for $505*.
Generic sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil are often sold 50% to 80% cheaper than the brand-name versions. Ten tablets of generic sildenafil at 100 mg is available for $6.25*. The price* of 10 pills of generic tadalafil at 100 mg for $7.58, while vardenafil goes for $93.95 for 10 tablets of 100 mg.
*All prices are accurate as of March 2023.
Insurance coverage for ED medications
Most insurance plans, including Medicare, don’t usually cover the cost of ED medications. Some Medicare Part C and Part D plans may cover the cost of some versions of generic ED medications.
