Can you buy Viagra without a prescription?
We have often been asked if you can buy Viagra without a prescription, and for a long time the answer was no. However you can now buy Viagra without a prescription in the UK. In 2018, Viagra Connect became available directly from pharmacies around the UK without the need to see a doctor. The over the counter version of Viagra contains exactly the same ingredient as the prescription version. This is Sildenafil, which is also available as a generic in the UK.
The generic version of Viagra is only available on prescription however, as only Viagra Connect has been licensed for over the counter sales.
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At Simple Online Pharmacy we offer the over the counter version, however you can also order the generic form of the drug via our online doctor service. This service allows you to complete a medical assessment form and order Viagra. Our doctors will review your order, and if approved, your medication will be dispensed by our UK registered online pharmacy and dispatched to your delivery address.
If you prefer not to order online, you can also go in to your local pharmacy and request a consultation with the pharmacist. They will be able to assess your suitability to use Viagra Connect.
Viagra Connect is currently the only over the counter treatment available for ED in the UK. It is thought to be effective in around 83% of men who suffer from ED.
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What other options are there apart from Viagra?
Other than Viagra, there are a number of other treatment options for men who have erectile dysfunction, however these DO require a prescription.
They are
While we do offer consultations for the above medications via our online doctor service, these do require review by our doctor before a prescription can be issued.
Can I buy Viagra from my local pharmacy?
You can now buy Viagra Connect without a paper prescription. A local pharmacy will be able to assess your suitability for using Viagra. If you find talking about your erectile dysfunction embarrassing however, you can also order your medication online. You don’t need to send us a paper prescription to buy Viagra. Instead, our pharmacist can assess your suitability for Viagra Connect after you complete the associated online assessment.
When did Viagra become available without prescription?
In 2018, Pfizer successfully launched Viagra Connect after gaining approval from the Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
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This meant that instead of being classed a prescription only medicine, this particular formulation of Viagra was instead classed a Pharmacy Medicine. This allows a pharmacist to sell the medication without the need for a prescription from a doctor.
Pfizer successfully applied to the MHRA to classify Viagra Connect as a Pharmacy medicines after demonstrating that there is unlikely to be direct or indirect danger to health if the medication is used without a doctor’s supervision.
It should be noted; that Viagra Connect is only available from pharmacies. Unlike other medicines which can be sold in supermarkets, such as Gaviscon, Viagra Connect is not a general sales list medication.
Why is there still prescription only Viagra?
Pfizer successfully applied to reclassify Viagra Connect 50mg tablets as a pharmacy medicine. However there is still are other strength of Viagra which are still considered prescription only.
Why would I buy Viagra without a prescription?
If you suffer from erectile dysfunction, buying Viagra without the need for getting a prescription can be a convenient option. It may be that you unexpectedly need Viagra one weekend. With the convenience of non prescription Viagra, you can easily buy the medication from your local pharmacy. Previously, the need for seeing a doctor would restrict the ability of many men who suffer from ED to obtain Viagra and have a healthy sex life.
Do you sell Viagra without the need for a prescription?
Yes – we stock Viagra Connect for patients who need this medication. After completing an online assessment, our pharmacist can review your order. If approved, we can send out your medication on the same day if the order is placed before 3:30PM.
We also can issue prescriptions online for the non branded version of Viagra. Again, you need to complete an online assessment, as our doctor would need to review your order to see if issuing a prescription would be suitable.
Article Summary
- Viagra Connect is a formulation of Viagra which is available in the UK without a prescription
- Viagra is used to treat men who have Erectile Dysfunction (problems with achieving an erection)
- Viagra contains the active ingredient Sildenafil, which is prescription only as a generic
- You can order Viagra or Sildenafil online via our online pharmacy and doctor service
