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Avana: UK Status, Risks & the Licensed Equivalent

Written by Giulio Garaffa, MD, PhD, FRCS(Urol) · Last updated

Avana is not UK-licensed under UK medicines law. It can still turn up in listings, but no MHRA review of its safety or effectiveness covers it.

Check with a pharmacist before considering it, and check who you are buying from before paying. A seller who is vague about licensing status should not be assumed to mean approval.

Not UK-licensed. This medicine is not supplied through UK-registered pharmacies.

Sellers list the active ingredient as avanafil. The MHRA has not assessed what these products actually contain.

UK-licensed equivalent: Avanafil

The MHRA warns that medicines sold outside registered pharmacies can be counterfeit, contaminated, or contain the wrong amount of active ingredient. Buy prescription-only medicines from a pharmacy registered in the UK.

Avanafil price estimates, the UK-licensed equivalent

Estimate, not a quote

Prices below are for Avanafil, the UK-licensed medicine with the same active ingredient. This product itself is not UK-licensed and cannot be supplied through UK-registered pharmacies.

  • 50mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £17.99 per tablet or capsule

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  • 100mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £24.78 per tablet or capsule

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  • 200 mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £37.87 per tablet or capsule

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  • 200mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £34.14 per tablet or capsule

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£17.99 50mg £24.78 100mg £37.87 200 mg £34.14 200mg
Estimated price per tablet or capsule by strength
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Price estimates by strength
Forms Price per unit
50mg £17.99 / tablet or capsule
100mg £24.78 / tablet or capsule
200 mg £37.87 / tablet or capsule
200mg £34.14 / tablet or capsule

as of Oct 2, 2026 · Pricing methodology

Prices shown here are an estimate, assembled from public pricing references for the UK, not a binding quote. Real-world prices depend on the pharmacy you choose and your location, so check with the pharmacy for the number that applies to you. A price that seems oddly cheap next to this range should raise a red flag about who is actually selling it.

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About Avana

Avana is not a licensed medicine in the United Kingdom and cannot legally be sold there as a medicine. It contains the same active ingredient as avanafil, a licensed medicine readers can discuss with a doctor or pharmacist. Avana’s claimed quality, strength and contents are not independently verified, so purchasing or using it carries uncertainty.

Claimed strengths are manufacturer claims, and no tablet strength is listed for Avana. The product information does not provide a dosing schedule or directions for use. Any strength shown in an advertisement should be checked with a doctor or pharmacist before consideration, because an unlicensed product may not contain the stated amount.

What Avana is used for

Avana is marketed for erectile dysfunction, meaning difficulty getting or keeping an erection suitable for sexual activity. This is a marketing claim, not proof that the product is effective, suitable or safe.

Erectile difficulties can have physical or emotional causes and may be linked with other health problems. A doctor or pharmacist can discuss the symptoms, check whether treatment is appropriate and suggest a regulated option containing avanafil.

How Avana works

Avanafil belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type five inhibitors. These medicines support the natural erection response by helping blood vessels in the penis relax when sexual stimulation is present. This can increase blood flow and make an erection easier to achieve or maintain.

The medicine does not create sexual desire and does not usually cause an erection without sexual stimulation. Because Avana is not a licensed medicine in the United Kingdom, the amount and quality of active ingredient in a product sold under this name cannot be assumed.

Main interactions

  • Nitrate medicines used for chest pain can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure when combined with avanafil-type medicines.
  • Riociguat and other medicines that lower blood pressure may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect.
  • Some alpha-blockers used for blood pressure or prostate symptoms may cause dizziness or fainting when combined with this class.
  • Medicines that strongly affect liver enzymes can change avanafil levels and increase the risk of side effects.
  • Other medicines for erectile dysfunction should not be combined with this class unless advised by a doctor.
  • Large amounts of alcohol may increase dizziness and make erection problems worse.

Key warnings

  • Avana is not a licensed medicine in the United Kingdom and cannot be legally sold there as a medicine.
  • The product’s identity, strength, purity and contents have not been independently verified.
  • Avanafil-type medicines can lower blood pressure and may cause dizziness, headache, flushing, indigestion or changes in vision.
  • Seek urgent medical help for chest pain, sudden vision or hearing changes, or an erection that is painful or lasts unusually long.
  • People with significant heart or blood vessel problems should seek medical advice before using medicines for erectile dysfunction.
  • Do not use this type of medicine if a doctor has advised avoiding sexual activity because of a heart condition.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Avanafil-type medicines are intended for erectile dysfunction and are not used to treat pregnancy-related conditions. The marketing material does not specify pregnancy or lactation data for Avana.

Anyone who is pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding should discuss the product with a doctor or pharmacist before exposure. A pharmacist can also advise about accidental exposure and whether further assessment is needed.

Missed dose

Avanafil-type medicines are generally used around sexual activity rather than as a regular daily treatment, but Avana has no verified dosing instructions. If a dose is forgotten, do not take extra doses to compensate.

Check the product directions with a doctor or pharmacist, particularly if another medicine for erectile dysfunction has already been used. Seek advice promptly if there may have been an accidental or excessive dose.

Storage

No storage conditions are listed for this product. Keep the tablets in their original packaging, away from heat, moisture and direct light, and out of the reach of children.

Follow any storage wording on the packaging to maintain quality. Do not use tablets that look damaged or different from expected.

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First published October 2, 2026 · Last updated · Report an error on this page