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Caverta: UK Status, Risks & the Licensed Equivalent

Written by Wai Gin Don Lee, MBBS, PhD, FRCS(Urol) · Last updated

Caverta is not a UK-licensed product in the United Kingdom. It can still turn up in listings, but the MHRA has not evaluated it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before acting on it, and check who you are buying from before paying. An unclear licensing status is a reasonable thing to question.

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

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

UK-licensed equivalent: Sildenafil

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.

Sildenafil price estimates, the UK-licensed equivalent

Estimate, not a quote

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

  • 10mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £227.25 per pack dispensed

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  • 20mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £347.51 per tablet or capsule

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  • 25mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £2.92 per tablet or capsule

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  • 50mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £1.27 per tablet or capsule

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  • 100mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £1.38 per tablet or capsule

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£227.25 10mg £347.51 20mg £2.92 25mg £1.27 50mg £1.38 100mg
Estimated price per tablet or capsule by strength
All forms and prices
Price estimates by strength
Forms Price per unit
10mg £227.25 / pack dispensed
20mg £347.51 / tablet or capsule
25mg £2.92 / tablet or capsule
50mg £1.27 / tablet or capsule
100mg £1.38 / tablet or capsule

as of Oct 2, 2026 · Pricing methodology

Figures shown are an estimate, based on public UK pricing references such as the NHS Drug Tariff, not a binding quote. The price at any one counter can differ from this figure, so check with the pharmacy for the number that applies to you. A price well below the listed range can be a red flag for an unlicensed or unsafe seller.

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About Caverta

Caverta is not a licensed medicine in the United Kingdom and cannot legally be sold there as a medicine. It is a product name associated with sildenafil, but the product information does not establish its quality, contents, strength, or safety. Adults considering treatment for erection problems should speak with a doctor or pharmacist about suitable, authorised options.

Claimed strengths are manufacturer claims, but no tablet strength is listed for Caverta. No dosing schedule is established for this product.

The absence of a listed strength means that the amount in a tablet cannot be confirmed from the product information. A doctor or pharmacist can advise about an authorised sildenafil medicine and an appropriate strength if treatment is suitable.

What Caverta is used for

Caverta is marketed for erection problems, also called erectile dysfunction. This is a marketing claim rather than an established medical fact about this product. Erection problems can have many possible causes, including health conditions, medicines, stress, or relationship concerns.

A doctor or pharmacist can help assess suitable treatment and whether sildenafil or another option is appropriate. Because this product is not authorised as a medicine in the United Kingdom, its contents and quality have not been independently confirmed. Persistent erection problems may need medical assessment because they can sometimes be linked with other health concerns.

How Caverta works

Sildenafil belongs to a class of medicines called phosphodiesterase type five inhibitors. These medicines help maintain levels of a natural signalling substance in the penis when sexual stimulation is present. This can relax certain blood vessels and increase blood flow, which may support an erection.

Sexual stimulation is still needed. Sildenafil does not usually create sexual desire and does not protect against sexually transmitted infections. The action can be affected by other medicines and health conditions, so advice from a doctor or pharmacist is needed before considering an authorised sildenafil product.

Key warnings

  • Caverta is not a licensed medicine in the United Kingdom and cannot legally be sold there as a medicine.
  • The product contents, quality, and strength have not been independently verified.
  • Sildenafil-type medicines can cause a fall in blood pressure, dizziness, headache, flushing, indigestion, or changes in vision.
  • Urgent medical help is needed for chest pain during sexual activity or an erection that does not go away.
  • Extra caution is needed with heart or blood pressure problems and with medicines that lower blood pressure.
  • Sudden loss of vision or hearing needs urgent medical assessment.

Main interactions

  • Nitrate medicines, including some treatments for chest pain, can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure with sildenafil.
  • Riociguat can interact with sildenafil and may cause blood pressure to fall.
  • Alpha-blockers and other blood pressure medicines can increase dizziness or low blood pressure.
  • Some medicines that affect liver enzymes can change sildenafil levels and its effects.
  • Other medicines for erection problems should not be combined with sildenafil unless a prescriber advises this.
  • Large amounts of alcohol may make dizziness or difficulty achieving an erection more likely.

Missed dose

Sildenafil-type treatment is generally used around sexual activity rather than as a regular daily course, but the correct arrangement depends on the authorised product and medical advice. If a scheduled dose is missed, do not take extra doses to make up for it.

For Caverta, no reliable dosing schedule is established because the product information does not confirm its strength or contents. A doctor or pharmacist can advise on the safest approach for an authorised medicine.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Sildenafil is not generally used to treat sexual difficulties during pregnancy. The marketing material for Caverta does not specify pregnancy or breastfeeding data, and the product is not a licensed medicine in the United Kingdom.

Anyone who is pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding should discuss sildenafil or any related product with a doctor or pharmacist before use. Medical advice is also appropriate when fertility treatment or other medicines are involved.

Storage

No storage conditions are listed for Caverta. Keep the product in its original packaging, away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight, and out of the reach of children.

Follow any storage directions on the packaging. Do not use tablets if the packaging is damaged or the product has changed in appearance.

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