Costs & Charges
Can you buy Viagra over the counter in the UK?
By Pick My Pharmacy Editorial · Updated 9 July 2026
What you can buy without a GP prescription
Viagra Connect is available from high-street and online pharmacies after a pharmacist suitability check. Cialis Together (tadalafil 10mg) is a similar pharmacy-medicine route for a different active ingredient.
When prescription supply makes more sense
If you need a different dose, larger packs, or regular treatment, prescription generic sildenafil is often better value. Compare our Viagra Connect, sildenafil and Viagra treatment pages.
Safety
Never combine with nitrates. Buy only from GPhC-registered pharmacies. This is not medical advice.
People Also Ask
Is Viagra Connect the same as Viagra?
Same active ingredient (sildenafil) at 50mg only. Branded Viagra also comes in other strengths and needs a prescription.
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