Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Viagra Connect is available from pharmacists after an assessment; prescription sildenafil or tadalafil usually costs less. Compare providers discreetly.
Pharmacies offer two routes to erectile dysfunction treatment. Viagra Connect (sildenafil 50mg) is a pharmacy medicine: after a short assessment the pharmacist can supply it without a prescription, typically £15-£25 for four tablets (indicative). Generic sildenafil or tadalafil on a private prescription usually works out cheaper per tablet — a consultation with a prescriber is required, either through a GPhC-registered online pharmacy or privately via your GP. Some men can get generic sildenafil prescribed on the NHS at their GP's discretion; in England that's £9.90 per item unless you're exempt (free in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), while other branded ED medicines stay restricted to certain medical conditions. Because erection problems can be an early sign of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or low testosterone, the pharmacist or prescriber will ask about your health and medicines — these tablets can never be combined with nitrates — and may suggest a GP check; take that seriously rather than just treating the symptom. Never use unregistered websites, where fake ED tablets are common. Our answers on buying Viagra over the counter and Viagra Connect vs prescription sildenafil go deeper.
Typical cost
£15 – £45
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a prescription for ED tablets?▼
Not for Viagra Connect — it's a pharmacy medicine supplied by a pharmacist after a short assessment of your health and medicines. Generic sildenafil and tadalafil are prescription-only, so a consultation with a prescriber is required; online pharmacies arrange this via a clinical questionnaire. See our answer on buying Viagra over the counter in the UK.
Why does the pharmacist ask about my heart?▼
Because ED can be an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease — the same narrowed arteries — and because these medicines are unsafe with nitrates and some other heart medicines. The assessment isn't box-ticking; if the pharmacist suggests a GP check for blood pressure, cholesterol, or blood sugar, it's worth following up.
Is prescription sildenafil cheaper than Viagra Connect?▼
Usually, per tablet — generic sildenafil costs noticeably less than the branded pharmacy medicine, though you need to factor in the consultation or prescription fee and delivery. Compare the total treatment price across providers; our answer on ED tablet costs breaks down typical figures.
What's the difference between sildenafil and tadalafil?▼
Both work the same way; the practical difference is timing. Sildenafil works for around four hours and is taken on demand, while tadalafil can last up to 36 hours and also comes in a low daily dose. Our sildenafil vs tadalafil answer compares them side by side.
What if ED tablets don't work for me?▼
See your GP. The dose or medicine may need adjusting, or the cause may be hormonal, psychological, or medication-related — all treatable, but by different routes. Don't keep increasing doses on your own, and don't mix different ED medicines.