Ärztin für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie
Dipl. prozessorientierte Psychotherapeutin ASP
Winterthur · Berlin
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It was widely agreed that the consumer would be unaware if the product was counterfeited or not, but if it were available to buy in pharmacies, patients would have less reason to go to unreliable internet sources.
- Tadalafil is marketed under brand names like Cialis.
- Generic tadalafil is often much cheaper than brand-name.
- Generic versions contain the same active ingredient.
- Prices vary based on dosage and seller location.
- Buying from reputable sources ensures product quality.
- Online tadalafil sales have increased in recent years.
- Always verify the legitimacy of online pharmacies.
The New Zealand example of reduced counterfeit packages following reclassification was discussed and considered to be potentially applicable in Germany.
- Pharmacists can provide guidance on tadalafil use.
- Tadalafil may be contraindicated with certain health conditions.
- Discuss your medical history before buying tadalafil.
- Tadalafil may cause side effects that require medical attention.
- Pregnant or nursing women should avoid tadalafil.
- Elderly patients may need dose adjustments.
- Follow your healthcare provider’s advice closely.
Only three risks scored above 1, the potential drug-drug interaction with riociguat which scored 2.2, potential misuse by men without ED which scored 1.6 and use with nitrates which scored 1.3. Riociguat is a relatively new drug used in the treatment of the rare condition of pulmonary arterial hypertension or more recently chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
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The experts also agreed that men may be more likely to use tadalafil to enhance sexual performance (2.3), but that this would have a low clinical impact (0.7) as there was no evidence to suggest that the risks to health from use to enhance clinical performance would be clinically significant. There were mixed opinions on whether intentional use at a higher dose/frequency would increase, but consensus was that this would have a low clinical impact (0.5) according to the evidence and patient reported experiences. The overall attribute scores reflected consensus of a low likelihood or clinical impact of increased use in men with severe renal or hepatic disease (0.7), failure to read/understand safety information for men unfit to have sex due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) (1.0), use with “poppers” (1.0), use in women (0.2) or accidental ingestion by children (0.4). All considerations of the low clinical impact were based on evidence from published studies and 18 years of post-marketing safety data for patients exposed to Cialis worldwide that were reviewed by the experts in the meeting. Finally, there were differing views on the likelihood (1.0) and clinical impact (0.8) of delayed diagnosis of CVD and other underlying conditions.
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If ED were the only early symptom of CVD, it was felt to be unlikely that a man would arrange to see a cardiologist, therefore taking tadalafil would not delay a diagnosis of CVD. However, self-treating ED may reduce the likelihood of seeing an urologist and so could lead to a delay in diagnosis of an underlying urological condition. On balance, the overall buy tadalafil attribute of this scenario was scored low (0.7). If tadalafil were to be reclassified to non-prescription status in Germany, training would be provided to pharmacists highlighting the contraindications, potential drug-drug interactions and conditions where men should first consult their physician. Messages on the carton and patient information leaflet (PIL) would include contraindications, safety information, dosage and side effects. The score reflected the moderate degree of clinical impact such a drug-drug reaction would have, but there was general agreement that this scenario would be unlikely because men would be under specialist clinical supervision and would also see the risk mitigation warning messages on the packaging and PIL.
| Product | Dosage | Quantity + Bonus | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cialis Generic | 20mg | 30 + 4 Pills | 68.05€ 64.81€ | |
| Cialis Generic | 10mg | 270 + 10 Pills | 308.71€ 294.01€ | |
| Cialis Generic | 2.5mg | 10 Pills | 28.51€ 27.15€ | |
| Cialis Generic | 60mg | 10 Pills | 41.22€ 39.26€ | |
| Cialis Generic | 60mg | 20 Pills | 65.61€ 62.49€ | |
| Cialis Generic | 2.5mg | 180 + 10 Pills | 154.86€ 147.49€ | |
| Cialis Generic | 40mg | 30 + 4 Pills | 74.97€ 71.40€ | |
| Cialis Generic | 60mg | 180 + 10 Pills | 313.11€ 298.20€ | |
| Cialis Generic | 10mg | 60 + 6 Pills | 105.81€ 100.77€ | |
| Cialis Generic | 5mg | 10 Pills | 29.39€ 27.99€ |
Potential misuse by men without ED was considered moderately likely to increase if tadalafil were to be available without prescription, but the clinical impact of this overuse was deemed to be low.
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These messages have been tested in men in three separate studies to ensure comprehension. The expert panel felt that these measures were appropriate and sufficient to mitigate against the identified incremental risks and that the results of the studies demonstrated that the information was sufficiently well understood and that consumers would make appropriate self-selection decisions. An additional suggested measure was to add a warning regarding the potential drug-drug interaction with veriziguat which was recently approved for chronic heart failure. The Brass decision analysis tool worked well in terms of achieving the objectives of the meeting. The identification of the incremental benefits and risks and collation of evidence from a diverse range of information sources including clinical trials, real-world studies and patient safety data was helpful in providing an evidence-based foundation to facilitate a comprehensive and rational assessment of the benefit-risk analysis.
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The Group Delphi technique provided the opportunity for divergent opinions to be frankly discussed and the experiences and expertise of the different specialists to be presented. In many cases, this led to narrowing of the range of scores where a second round of voting occurred, thereby gaining or moving towards consensus. The lack of consensus regarding the degree of likelihood and clinical impact of the majority of identified incremental benefits may in part be due to the complex number of factors involved in achieving each benefit. Importantly, the discussion about benefits is hypothetical as there is no PDE5 inhibitor available without prescription in Germany. Data from the UK regarding the experience with Viagra Connect was presented, but this was not felt to be directly applicable because of the differences in healthcare systems. The risk of drug-drug interactions with nitrates was considered of low likelihood and to have low clinical impact, largely because they are now rarely used in Germany.
| Form | Dosage Strengths | Onset of Action | Duration of Effect | Common Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tablets | 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg | 30-60 min | Up to 36 hours | Erectile dysfunction |
| Sublingual | 10 mg, 20 mg | 15-30 min | Up to 36 hours | Quick relief |
| Topical | Experimental | N/A | N/A | Under research |
The warnings on the package and label were also felt to be sufficient though the panel recommended that men be directed to discuss their medication with a pharmacist or doctor if they are unsure about what they are taking.
| Alert Type | Common Signs | Reported Risks | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fake Packaging | Misspelled brand name, poor print | Allergic reactions, ineffective medication | Avoid unverified sources, buy from licensed pharmacies |
| Substandard Quality | Unusual color, smell, or texture | Toxicity, no therapeutic effect | Purchase only approved brands |
| Counterfeit Drugs | Unregistered sellers, suspicious prices | Health hazards, legal issues | Report to authorities, verify seller |
Across the domains there were no additional risk mitigation measures considered to be essential beyond the wording on the carton and in the PIL.
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For safety, patient safety update reports and large observational studies were able to provide strong evidence to help quantify the risks and are likely to have contributed to the high level of consensus reached. It is possible that gaps in evidence or differing opinions on whether evidence from different healthcare systems would be replicable in Germany were factors in the range of scores for the benefits. For instance, some of the evidence for a reduction in barriers to treatment and improved diagnosis of underlying conditions came from the United Kingdom. Germany has substantially more urologists and therefore easier patient access to them. There were also differences of opinion regarding the level of health consultations that take place in pharmacies in Germany compared to the United Kingdom.
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However, there was general agreement that people are more likely to access services when provided locally, such as the increased take-up of flu vaccinations when provided at pharmacies. From the patient’s perspective it is more convenient to go straight to the pharmacy to get the medication rather than having to go to the doctor first for a prescription. There was some agreement that men may not want to see a doctor for ED because of embarrassment and therefore prefer to buy PDE5 inhibitors from a pharmacy. Recent TV advertising was believed to have raised awareness of ED and reduced inhibition thresholds to seek treatment. If tadalafil were prescription-free, it was considered likely that the topic of ED would be more publicly discussed, and the feelings tadalafil pills of embarrassment reduced. There were suggestions to include warnings about newer medications for heart failure, such as vericiguat on the packaging and PIL. The discussion highlighted points about drug-drug interactions in general and the balance required in terms of how much information to include on the PIL, such as the trade and generic names.
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These are often used for the relief of chest pain (angina pectoris), or heart failure. Using *TM* with any of these medicines may lead to a dangerous fall in blood pressure. If it were to occur, the mean clinical impact score was rated low to moderate (1.7). All experts agreed there was very low likelihood of an increase in drug-drug interaction with doxazosin (0.5) or other alpha-blockers (0.7) and that there would be a minimal clinical impact (0.7) as they are not regularly used in Germany for hypertension. In 2020, there were 123 million defined daily doses (DDDs) of alpha blockers used to treat hypertension compared with 2,589 million DDDs of calcium channel blockers and 6,050 million DDDs of ACE inhibitors (Schwabe/Ludwig Hrsg, 2021).
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Similarly, there was low concern about any increase in interaction with other antihypertensives, with an overall attribute score of 0.4 because of the evidence of extremely few cases of such complications in the post-marketing safety data for 84,674,000 patients who have been exposed to Cialis worldwide from 2002 to 15 October 2020. The expert panel viewed the likelihood of an increase in interaction with riociguat a little higher because of the recent approval for treatment of post thrombotic pulmonary hypertension meaning more men could be at risk. The mean clinical impact score of 1.7 and overall attribute score of 2.2 reflected a moderate level of concern, but being under the care of a specialist and the clear warning messages on the pack (shown above) and in the PIL (see below) were felt to be strong mitigating factors. The warning message in the PIL is: Do not take *TM* if you are taking a medicine called riociguat (or other medicines of a group called guanylate cyclase stimulators), used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (i.e., high blood pressure in the lungs) and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (i.e., high blood pressure in the lungs due to blood clots). There was agreement that the likelihood of alcohol interaction occurring more frequently if tadalafil were available without prescription was low, as was the clinical impact with an overall score of 0.6, reflecting the evidence from clinical pharmacology studies that was reviewed by the experts during the meeting. It was agreed that discussion with a GP or pharmacist about any potential interactions with their other medication would be beneficial and that this could be a recommendation in the PIL.