For a number of men, penile injection therapy helps them to successfully overcome their problems of erectile dysfunction. Although a urologist or other specialist may perform the first few of these injections, primarily so the optimal level of dosage can be determined, you will eventually be doing these injections yourself if you find this therapy works for you.
Some of the most widely used medications used for these injections are Caverject (alprostadil), Pavabid (papaverine), Bimix (alprostadil and papaverine), and Trimix (alprostadil, papaverine, and phentolamine). The cost of these injections varies based on the medication used, the dosage required to achieve erection, and the part of the country in which you’re located. Five 20-microgram syringes of Caverject cost roughly $190, or $38.50 per injection.
According to eMedicineHealth.com, most insurance plans cover injections of alprostadil, which in one study of 683 men with ED produced erections suitable for intercourse in more than 90 percent of the subjects. However, Trimix — a combination of three medications — is not covered by most insurance plans.