OH HB520

Restricts prescriptions for erectile dysfunction drugs to physicians only (not other healthcare providers).

Requires physicians to obtain a notarized affidavit from a patient's sexual partner certifying erectile dysfunction symptoms in the prior 90 days before issuing an initial prescription.

Mandates referral to a board-approved sexual therapist for assessment and requires cardiac stress testing and prostate examination before prescribing the drug.

Requires physicians to provide written notice of potential risks, obtain patient acknowledgment, and wait 36 hours before issuing the prescription.

Requires ongoing cardiac stress tests every 90 days and three counseling sessions within six months for patients taking the drug, with counseling to include non-pharmaceutical treatment options and celibacy as a lifestyle choice.