Men in the UK will soon be able to buy Viagra over the counter for the first time after the erectile dysfunction drug was reclassified.

Those aged 18 and over will no longer need to see a GP for a prescription after the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) announced that it is changing the status of Viagra Connect tablets so they can be sold in pharmacies following a conversation with a pharmacist.

US pharmaceutical company Pfizer said it is working on plans to launch the non-prescription version of the medicine in the UK in the spring of 2018. A four-pack of the sildenafil tablets will cost around £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. Sildenafil is already available on NHS prescription free of charge.

The decision to reclassify the drug follows a public consultation, the MHRA said. Pharmacists will be able to determine whether treatment is appropriate for the patient and can give advice on erectile dysfunction, usage of the medicine, potential side effects and assess if further consultation with a general practitioner is required.

“The move to make Viagra Connect more widely accessible will encourage men to seek help within the healthcare system and increase awareness of erectile dysfunction.”

Mick Foy, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

But some men, including those with severe heart problems, those at high risk of heart problems, liver failure, kidney failure or those taking certain “interacting medicines”, will still need to be prescribed the drug under the supervision of a doctor.

It is hoped that making the drug more widely available will mean than men who may have not previously sought help will be more likely to do so. Health officials also hope the move will also help steer people away from buying drugs websites operating illegally.

‘Popular target’

The MHRA said that erectile dysfunction medicines are a “popular target” for criminals selling unlicensed and counterfeit medicines, over the past five years the Agency has seized more than £50m of unlicensed and counterfeit erectile dysfunction medicines.

“This decision is good news for men’s health,” said Mick Foy, MHRA’s group manager in vigilance and risk management of medicines. “The move to make Viagra Connect more widely accessible will encourage men to seek help within the healthcare system and increase awareness of erectile dysfunction.

“Erectile dysfunction can be a debilitating condition, so it’s important men feel they have fast access to quality and legitimate care, and do not feel they need to turn to counterfeit online supplies which could have potentially serious side effects.”

Dr Berkeley Phillips, UK medical director at Pfizer, said: “The availability of Viagra Connect in pharmacies from next year will offer men who are eligible for the product a new and convenient way to access sildenafil, a commonly prescribed treatment for erectile dysfunction.

“We understand some men may avoid seeking support and treatment for this condition, so we believe giving them the option to talk to a pharmacist and buy Viagra Connect could be a real step forward in encouraging more men into the healthcare system.

“As erectile dysfunction may be a sign of an underlying condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease, there could also be a wider benefit to public health in the long term. We hope that this forthcoming new opportunity to purchase a genuine treatment via pharmacy will also reduce the likelihood of men turning to potentially ineffective and dangerous counterfeits from illicit sources.”

How much Viagra Connect will be available

The decision to reclassify the drug is part of a massive campaign to keep people aware of the huge market for effective and widely used, non-prescription medicines. The MHRA said that erectile dysfunction drugs are a “popular target” and that criminals selling unlicensed and counterfeit medicines were “popularly used”. They are “popularly used” because they are “used” and because they are � “used” “by” patients and their doctors. They are used by men who are “agushing” the wrong people away for treatment.

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:

• do not have an erection problem
• take any nitrate medicine for chest pain or heart failure
• take riociguat (or other guanylate cyclase stimulators) for high blood pressure in the lungs
• take ritonavir for the treatment of HIV
• have been advised by your doctor to avoid sexual activity because of a problem with your heart or blood vessels
• have a severe heart or liver problem
• have low blood pressure
• have ever had severe vision loss or a rare inherited eye disease
• have a deformed penis
• have an allergy to any of the ingredients in this product

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking if you:

• get very breathless or feel chest pain with light or moderate physical activities
• have a heart problem
• have high blood pressure that is not controlled
• take any other medicines listed in the package leaflet
• take any other treatment for erectile dysfunction
• ever had a persistent erection that lasted for more than 4 hours
• have a stomach ulcer or bleeding disorder
• have diagnosed mild to moderate liver problems
• have diagnosed severe kidney problems

As with all medicines, please ensure you read the patient information leaflet before taking this item.

STORAGE

Sildenafil is not intended for use in women. As with many a other productoenix® purchase was made without informed consent. When ASK your pharmacist or doctor See a qualified pharmacist for advice most appropriate for your needs. You can contact them for more information or for more information on how to purchase this product.

It is recommended that you visit your doctor or your pharmacist regularly to check in.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be aware, prior to sale, you are advised to have a short phone call consultation with our Pharmacist. Automatic purchase consents the Pharmacist to give you a quick call.

Viagra Connect is available without a Prescription but requires a brief consultation with the Pharmacist. It is available in a 4 pack or an 8 pack. Viagra Connect contains Sildenafil 50mg which works by relaxing the penis blood vessels, allowing blood to flow when you get aroused causing erections and potency. Viagra Connect will only help men become erect if you are aroused. Only for adult use, men 18 years plus.

How to be taken:

• The recommended dose is one 50 mg tablet taken with water approximately one hour before bedtime activity
• The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day
• The onset of sexual activity may be delayed if Viagra Connect is taken with food, compared to without food
• Please read Instructions provided with the product carefully before taking.

VIAGRA CONNECT is not to be taken if:

• There is no problem with gaining erections.
• Nitrate medicine is taken for chest pain or heart failure
• Amyl nitrite, so-called “poppers”, is taken as recreational drugs
• Riociguat (or other guanylate cyclase stimulators) is taken for high blood pressure in the lungs
• Ritonavir is taken for the treatment of HIV
• Your Doctor has advised you to avoid activity because of a problem with your heart or blood vessels
• You have a heart problem such as a recent heart attack or stroke (within the last 6 months), Chest pain (Angina) or severe Heart failure (reduced pumping capacity of the heart)
• You have a liver problem
• You have low blood pressure (below 90/50 mmHg) which can cause symptoms such as tiredness, dizziness, light-headedness, feeling sick, clammy skin, depression, loss of consciousness, or blurry vision
• Loss of vision has occurred before because of nerve damage in the eyes, such as non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION); or have a rare inherited eye disease, such as retinitis pigmentosa
• You have a deformed penis
• You are a woman
• You are under 18 years of age
• You are allergic to sildenafil or any of the other ingredients of this medicine

Please read instructions carefully provided.

Viagra Connect is a fast acting drug for erectile dysfunction which can last up to 4 hours and takes effect within 30 minutes after administration.

Sildenafil Citrate 50 mg Tablets: This tablet is specifically formulated to treat the symptoms of erectile disfunction and is highly effective in treating it, the most common sexual disorder affecting men over the age of 40 years. Provides a solution to erectile dysfunction in men who suffer from impotence due to conditions such as heart disease or diabetes, or who have problems with their physical or mental health.

Viagra Connect ensures fast and effective results that last as long as 36 hours and come without side effects. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis, allowing blood to flow into the phallus when you get sexually excited and causing the desired stiffness.

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Sildenafil Citrate 50 mg Tablets: A practical, proven treatment for erectile dysfunction

Viagra Connect contains Sildenafil which works by increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation which helps men to get or maintain an erection. It is an effective and practical treatment option for erectile dysfunction (ED) in men.

What is Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition that affects men of all ages. It is the inability to get or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance.

Viagra Connect is an oral treatment which helps to treat the symptoms of erectile dysfunction.

It works by increasing blood flow to the penis which helps to achieve and maintain an erection.

It is a prescription drug, which is available to buy without a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider at a price that works for everyone.

If you are taking any medication, including those prescribed by your doctor or healthcare professional, it’s important that you take them only when prescribed by your doctor.

What is the difference between Viagra and Viagra?

Viagra (sildenafil) and Viagra (vardenafil) are both medications that are used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).

Both medications contain sildenafil citrate, the same chemical found in Viagra. This chemical works by increasing blood flow to the penis. It is the active ingredient in these medications, and they work by increasing blood flow to the penis when you are sexually excited.

How does Viagra (sildenafil) work?

Viagra is a brand name for sildenafil citrate. It is the active ingredient in the drug Viagra. It works by relaxing the muscles in the blood vessels that supply the blood to the penis, which increases blood flow when a man is sexually excited.

Viagra does not cause an erection. It only helps the body to get an erection by relaxing the muscles in the blood vessels. Viagra also does not cause the same degree of sexual arousal in men. It only helps a man get an erection when he is sexually stimulated.

Viagra is the only other drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. It is not for the treatment of premature ejaculation. Viagra is available only with a prescription.

Can you take Viagra (sildenafil) or Viagra (vardenafil)?

It is possible to take Viagra or Viagra or both of these medications if you are sexually excited. This is because Viagra and Viagra do not cause sexual arousal. Viagra does not cause any physical arousal or sexual desire in men.

Viagra is not intended for use by women. Viagra is not for women.

Can you buy Viagra (sildenafil) or Viagra (vardenafil)?

The recommended starting dose is 50 mg, taken as needed, about 30 minutes before sexual activity. If the dose is higher than that, you can take it. However, it is important to remember that this drug is not a replacement for a doctor’s prescription of a different medication.

If you have questions about taking Viagra or Viagra or both, you can talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

How do you take Viagra and Viagra?

Viagra and Viagra are prescribed and sold by your doctor and pharmacist. They will work in the same way, by increasing blood flow to your penis when you are sexually excited. You will have sex once a day, on a regular schedule, or once a week.

Viagra is used to treat erectile dysfunction in men. It belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors.

Viagra may be taken with or without food.