Viagra (Sildenafil citrate) is one of the most popular and well-known treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED). It remained prescription only for 20 long years in the UK before we finally got Viagra Connect, an over the counter Viagra.
Buy Viagra Connect from our online pharmacy from just £10.75
Tablet of Contents
Where can I buy Viagra over the counter?
What is over the counter Viagra?
Where to find the best priced Viagra over the counter
Alternatives to Viagra over the counter
Where Can I Buy Viagra Over The Counter?
You can now go to any UK local pharmacy, speak to a pharmacist and ask for Viagra Connect.
This still leaves many men with a barrier to getting Viagra over the counter as they may not have the time to go into a pharmacy or feel embarrassed talking to a pharmacist face to face about ED.
To make it easier we provide an online consultation for Viagra Connect. This is sent to our UK registered pharmacy where we send out your medicine to you in discreet packaging. Not only that, we are competitively priced, often beating high street pharmacies like Boots and Tesco.
Complete your online assessment for Viagra Connect here
What is Over The Counter Viagra?
Viagra Connect is 50mg of Sildenafil, the same active ingredient in the prescription Viagra. This active ingredient is from the family of medicines known as PDE5 inhibitors. Exactly like Viagra and other ED treatments, Viagra Connect improves blood flow around the penis allowing men to gain and maintain an erection more easily.
How to use over the counter Viagra
You will still require stimulation for it to work but the amount you may need should drop. Viagra Connect is effective in around 74% of men. It may not work the first time but it is generally recommended to try the treatment multiple times before changing to a different or stronger ED treatment.
Take Viagra Connect 30 to 60 minutes before sex, preferably on an empty stomach. You can have it with food however it may take longer to work.
Where to find the best priced Viagra over the counter
Now that Viagra is over the counter as Viagra Connect, it is much more accessible to the public with many different pharmacies offering the medicine in-store and online. Many then ponder, where will you find the best price for your over the counter Viagra?
We pride ourselves on providing our customers with the best value for their hard-earned money. We check our prices regularly to ensure we are providing our viagra over the counter cheaper than Tesco, Boots, Lloyds and many more.
As of July 2021 the prices of Viagra Connect are:
For more details and comparisons on the cheapest Viagra, you can read ‘Cheapest Viagra – Tesco, Boots and others’.
Who can use over the counter Viagra?
Most men will be able to safely use Viagra Connect however, there are certain medicines and health conditions which may mean you should not take the medicine.
Who can use Viagra Connect:
- Over 18’s
- Those experiencing ED
- Those who do not have an unsuitable medicine or condition
Who cannot use Viagra Connect:
- Those with serious heart problems, recent heart attacks or strokes
- Those taking nitrates, alpha-blockers, or protease inhibitors
- Those with low blood pressure
- Those with severe liver problems
Ensure you read the patient information leaflet or speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using Viagra over the counter.
Why was Viagra changed to over the counter?
Viagra Connect was Pfizer’s answer to the frequently asked, “can you buy viagra over the counter”. Since its introduction in 2018, the blue pill is finally accessible to those who struggle to find time to go to their doctor for a face to face consultation.
The reason this happened was due to Viagra Connect being a safe treatment for most men. It was decided that pharmacists were capable healthcare professionals to judge whether the medicine would be safe and appropriate at the 50mg strength.
It was also found that men who did not have the time to see their doctors or who did not want to speak about their ED were turning to dangerous unregulated overseas suppliers to get their medicines which posed a danger to them and public health.
Always make sure your online doctor services are regulated and registered in the UK. You can check your pharmacy’s registration in the UK on the General Pharmaceutical Council website.
Is it safe to buy Viagra over the counter?
Yes, the regulators for the UK decided that the 50mg strength was safe to be managed by a pharmacist consultation. There can be some side effects with the medicine although they are usually fairly minor. Side effects of Viagra Connect are dizziness, headaches, blocked nose, and hot flushes.
Please note you should read the patient information leaflet for a full list of safety information and side effects before using Viagra over the counter.
Is Viagra over the counter the same a prescription Viagra?
Yes, the active ingredient is the same and they will have the same effects at the same strength 50mg. Where they differ is unlike Viagra Connect which is 50mg, prescriptions for Viagra can vary in strength from 25-100mg. The doctor may also prescribe generic versions of the medicine, such as Sildenafil for 86p a tablet, which is a significantly better value than over the counter Viagra.
For more information read ‘Viagra vs Viagra Connect’.
Alternatives for Viagra over the counter
Unfortunately, there are no other ED medicines with strong evidence they work available over the counter like Viagra Connect. If you find Viagra Connect does not work for you or you would like something that works quicker, longer, or is a higher strength, you may request a prescription through our online doctor service.
Alternative medicines for ED you may request from this service and their starting prices are:
- Viagra from £24.95
- Sildenafil from £3.75
- Cialis from £37.95
- Tadalafil from £8.95
- Levitra from £23.45
- Vardenafil from £17.99
- Spedra from £19.99
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