This module supports you to supply phosphodiesterase type-5 (PDE5) inhibitors such as sildenafil and tadalafil over the counter (OTC) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) quickly and safely, in line with its marketing authorisation.
It covers all the considerations before supply, as well as a summary of the product information so you can be satisfied that the supply will be clinically suitable and used responsibly and appropriately.
This module is designed primarily for pharmacists working in community pharmacy but may be useful for pharmacists in other sectors, pharmacy technicians and other members of the pharmacy team.
Estimated completion time: 30 minutes
Learning from this module complements content covered in the following module: Consultation skills
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you should be able to:
- Identify and manage symptoms of ED
- Explain how PDE5 inhibitors work
- Discuss alternative treatments and lifestyle options for ED
- Demonstrate a structured and person-centred approach in your consultations to confidently gather information and assess suitability for supply
- Provide counselling on product use and safety information
- Summarise additional considerations for supplying PDE5 inhibitors, including requests for repeats and multiple packs and requests from third parties, vulnerable adults and young people
