Men in the UK will be able to buy Viagra over the counter after consulting with a pharmacist and without a prescription for the first time today.
ViagraConnect manufacturer, Pfizer, estimates more than a fifth of men aged over 18 in Britain suffer from erectile dysfunction, but almost half of those over 40 have not sought medical help.
The erectile dysfunction drug will be available in 14,000 stores across Britain and via pharmacy websites.
The tablets will be available exclusively from Boots until 10 April.
Those aged 18 and over will be able to buy the tablets following a conversation with a pharmacist or after filling out an online form. Men can ask to speak to a pharmacist in a private consultation room if preferred.
The pharmacists will determine whether treatment is appropriate for the patient and give advice on erectile dysfunction, usage of the medicine and potential side effects. They will advise men to consult with their doctor no less than six months after buying Viagra so that any potential underlying conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease can be investigated.
A Boots spokesperson said that the man affected by erectile dysfunction should buy the drug themselves wherever practically possible.
Men with severe heart problems, those at high risk of heart problems, liver failure, kidney failure, strokes or those taking certain other medicines, will still need to be prescribed the drug under the supervision of a doctor.
A four-pack of the tablets will cost £19.99 and an eight-pack £34.99.
Men who buy it will be advised that they can take a 50 mg tablet an hour before having sex, but should not use more than one pill a day.
Viagra is is already available as an NHS prescription free of charge for those eligible not to pay for their prescriptions.
The pharmacist will decide how many packs will be supplied in a transaction.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) announced in November it was to steer men away from buying the tablets from. In 2016 £17m worth of unlicensed and counterfeit Viagra was seized.
Kristie Sourial, Pfizer’s medical manager, said: “It’s important to remember that erectile dysfunction is a medical condition, and that the impact often goes beyond the physical symptoms – it can lead to men feeling anxious, depressed and lacking in confidence.
“Our hope is that the availability of Viagra Connect in pharmacies will encourage men who do nothing about their erectile dysfunction to seek help, and encourage those who are inclined to seek help to do so sooner.”
Viagra tablets are expected to be on sale after 1/1 discharged from the men’s health system, although some pharmacies do not sell them and/or require a prescription.Patients taking Viagra might take out a bid to try a variation on the prescription-only drug and be reassured that it can be available in current WTO approvals.Read more
Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, is not a approved prescription in the UK, and many men do not receive their medical help right to the time of last visit.
A list of the few dozen pharmacies that may be available for sale there:
There are also no indications of the men’s health days being held down by the actual day of a post-menopausal pregnancy.
Viagra (Pfizer) generated media worldwide for being over-the-counter and being a prescription-only drug.
Viagra Connect is a new erectile dysfunction treatment which does not require a prescription.
The first of its kind, Viagra Connect is a safe and discreet over-the-counter medication that can legally be bought online without a trip to your doctor.
We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore, it should only be purchased by the person taking it.
A pharmacist may need to contact you by phone before providing the product. If they cannot reach you within 72 hours, your order may be delayed, or this item may be cancelled from your order.
Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.Suitable forViagra Connect is for men 18 years and older who have difficulty getting and/or keeping an erection hard enough for sex
Age RestrictionYou must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product.
Directions for use:Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
• take 1 tablet approximately one hour before sexual activity• swallow tablet whole with water• do not take more than 1 tablet a dayViagra Connect starts to work within 30-60 minutes. You may take it up to 4 hours before sexual activity.
Hazards and Cautions
Do NOT take if you:
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking if you:
As with all medicines, please ensure you read the patient information leaflet before taking this item.
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no, this product is not suitable for men under 18 years of age. This medicine may be unsuitable for you. You must consult a doctor before purchasing this medicine.
How to get helpConsult your doctor before taking any new medication,
For chest pain or heart problems,
Do not use Viagra Connect:
Do not take this medicine if you are taking any of the following diseases:
Last updated 14 September 2023
On 14 March 2023, the UK Medicines regulator approved an application to reclassify the erectile dysfunction medication Cialis. When marketed asCialis Together(tadalafil 10mg), it will be a ‘P’ (pharmacy) medication, and so available ‘over the counter’ in pharmacies – see. This follows the 2018, ‘P’ classification of (sildenafil 50mg) which has been available OTC, without a prescription, since then.
This decision is good news for men’s health …. Erectile dysfunction can be a debilitating condition, so it’s important men feel they have fast access to quality and legitimate care
Dr Laura Squire, MHRA’s Chief Officer for Healthcare, Quality and Access
Unfortunately, there is a strong black market in the UK for ED medicines, which are often unlicensed or counterfeit. UK Border Force and the MHRA seize millions of pounds of these fake products from criminals annually. This new classification of tadalafil 10mg will enable men who suffer from ED to obtain it safely from a local pharmacy.
Sanofi, the drug manufacturer, is expected to launch Cialis Together later in 2023. Cialis Together will be available to purchase in pharmacies without a prescription by men over 18 with erectile dysfunction. Cialis Together tablets will contain 10mg tadalafil and the maximum pack size will be 8 tablets. Other doses and pack sizes of Cialis and tadalafil will still be available on prescription through doctors and specially trained pharmacists. Before purchase in a pharmacy there must be an assessment with a pharmacist, who will check that Cialis Together is appropriate and safe, or whether consultation with a GP is necessary.
Men suffering with ED will have another treatment option with the convenience of purchasing it in their local pharmacy, including pharmacies found inside supermarkets (eg. Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s). The pharmacist will ask some health questions, may check blood pressure, and will advise on treatment with Cialis Together or Viagra Connect, or the need to consult a GP. Pharmacies usually have a private room for such discussions.
Cialis Together is a 10mg tadalafil product for use at least 30 minutes prior to anticipated sexual activity. Its effects can last. It is not recommended for daily use. The maximum recommended dose of Cialis Together will be one tablet in 24 hours. Prescription Cialis and tadalafil will still be available at different doses.
Dr Fox welcomes the wider access to ED medication for men that Cialis Together classified as a ‘P’ OTC medication will provide. We at Dr Fox are aware of the difficulties men have in discussing ED with their GPs and in accessing ED medication. We know that Cialis is effective and safe for most men and this change provides another option for obtaining ED treatment. Pharmacists are health professionals who are able to give ED advice but they will also know when to refer men who would benefit from a doctor’s assessment. ‘P’ medicines can also be supplied on prescription, and we will offer Cialis Together, when available, alongside our other competitively priced ED products.
Dr Claire Pugh, Dr Fox Medical Director
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Viagra, a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, is not effective for all men. If your erections are weak, it is a sign of a health problem, so if you are taking Viagra for erectile dysfunction, you need to consult with a doctor or pharmacist.
Viagra can cause an erection to go out of control. It can also cause erections to become painful. If you have high blood pressure, it can also cause you to have more difficulty in getting an erection.
If you are taking sildenafil, it can also cause your erection to become painful. Viagra may also cause an erection to become painful if taken with alcohol.
Taking Viagra with certain other medicines can be dangerous for your health. It can also cause side effects, which you need to speak to a pharmacist before you start taking Viagra.
You should not take Viagra if you have any of the following medical conditions:
It is not safe to take Viagra if you are taking medicines for HIV, hepatitis C, or a viral infection. Viagra can also cause an erection to go out of control if taken with other medicines, such as:
If you are taking medicines for anorexia, or you have had two or more failed to lose weight in your 20s, you should not take Viagra. If you have a BMI of 30 or higher, you should not take Viagra. You can take Viagra and other medicines with or without food.
The maximum number of doses per day that can be used for Viagra is four or more tablets.
You should not take Viagra if you have an erection that lasts longer than four hours. Viagra can cause an erection to go out of control if taken with other medicines, such as:
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