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.”
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Viagra Connect is available in Ireland for 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 or over the counter in your pharmacy, 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.
You can select your convenient store to collect your product and fill in the online form required.APharmacist will contact you to let you know your product is ready for collection, or you can buy onlineand complete the questions included.
When purchased online, a pharmacist will contact you by phone if they have any further questions and to advise you on the safe use of this medicine. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.
Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.Suitable for
Viagra 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:
Sildenafil citrate, commonly known by the brand name, is a prescription-only medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in adult men. It works by improving blood flow to the penis, helping to achieve and maintain an erection during sexual activity.
Sildenafil is available in 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg strengths.
Sildenafil has been shown to be effective in up to 80% of men with ED, with effects typically noticeable within 30 to 60 minutes, and lasting for up to 4–5 hours.
Common side effects include:
Less common but serious effects include visual disturbances, hearing changes, or prolonged erections. Seek medical attention if severe or persistent side effects occur.
Sildenafil should not be used by those:
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Avoid excessive alcohol while taking sildenafil, as it can lower blood pressure and increase side effect risk. Use with caution if you have any heart-related conditions.
Sildenafil is available by prescription only in the UK.
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The US drugmaker is on track to bring in $3.6 billion in sales this year to the global market as it launches a new blockbuster drug to address sexual health concerns.
The US drugmaker is on track to bring in $3.6 billion in sales this year as it launches a new blockbuster drug to address sexual health concerns.
The US drugmaker is on track to bring in $3 billion in sales this year as it launches a new blockbuster drug to address sexual health concerns.
Pfizer's Viagra, the world's most-prescribed erectile dysfunction drug, will launch in the US next year and has more than $3 billion in sales to come from it, the company said.
Pfizer said its first-ever clinical trial, the Pfizer blockbuster drug, is due to start running in April.
The company's first clinical trial was a 10-week, two-drug trial that involved nearly 4,000 patients.
Pfizer said its first-ever clinical trial is expected to run in 2023, the second to start running in April.
The first of its two clinical trials, which included 4,400 patients, will run in March and May.
Pfizer is the world's second-largest drug maker after Pfizer, which also bought Cipla last year.
The US drugmaker said its first-ever clinical trial was a three-week, two-drug trial that involved nearly 4,000 patients.
The second of two clinical trials, which included 3,500 patients, will run in June.
Pfizer said its first-ever clinical trial was a three-week, two-drug trial that involved nearly 4,000 patients.
Pfizer has about $4 billion in net sales of Viagra, the world's most-prescribed erectile dysfunction drug, to come from it, the company said in a statement.
The company is the world's second-largest drug maker after Pfizer, which bought Cipla last year.
The company said its first-ever clinical trial was a three-week, two-drug trial that involved nearly 4,000 patients.
The US drugmaker is the world's second-largest drug maker after Pfizer, which bought Cipla last year.