Creatine: Price, Dosage & Where to Buy
Creatine appears on this page as a dietary supplement. Recorded status: General sale list medicine (GSL).
This hub brings together the basic label facts, typical cost and purchase options for this supplement. In the UK, Creatine can be bought without a prescription.
Manufacturing status shifts from year to year, so check the summary below rather than relying on memory. Scroll down for dosage forms, region detail and frequently asked questions.
Facts
- Active ingredient
- creatine
- General sale list medicine (GSL)
- Licensing status not on file
No generic version on file
No supply disruption currently listed (NHS SPS)
This product is sold as a food supplement. Food supplements are not assessed by the MHRA for safety or effectiveness before they reach the market, and they are not intended to treat or prevent any disease.
This product is sold as a food supplement. It has not been assessed by the MHRA and is not intended to treat or prevent any disease.
About Creatine
Creatine is a dietary supplement containing creatine, a naturally occurring compound involved in cellular energy metabolism. It is not classified within a pharmacological class and has no listed ATC classification. This reference describes creatine as a supplement rather than a licensed medicine, with no specific available forms or strengths listed here.
How Creatine works
Creatine is a naturally occurring compound stored mainly in muscle tissue. It contributes to the body's phosphocreatine system, which helps replenish adenosine triphosphate, a molecule used for short bursts of cellular energy. This role is particularly relevant to tissues with changing energy demands, including skeletal muscle.
Dietary creatine can add to the body's available creatine pool, although the response differs between individuals. This general biochemical explanation does not establish a medical benefit for every person or every use.
What Creatine is used for
Creatine is commonly used as a dietary supplement to support the body's normal energy processes, particularly in tissues that require rapid energy availability. It is often associated with exercise and physical performance support, although individual responses can vary. The product information does not identify a specific medical purpose, condition, or therapeutic use.
Creatine should therefore be understood as a nutritional supplement rather than a medicine. A pharmacist can help assess whether it is appropriate alongside existing medicines, other supplements, or personal health circumstances.
Key warnings
- This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- The product information does not list a serving size, strength, or available form.
- Anyone with a medical condition, or anyone taking regular medicines, should seek advice from a pharmacist or doctor before using creatine.
- Stop use and seek professional advice if an unexpected or troublesome reaction occurs.
Dosage from the label
The label lists no serving size for this creatine product. No strength or available form is listed either.
Consequently, this reference cannot present a serving amount or strength as a label fact. Any use should be considered only in line with the product packaging and advice from a pharmacist or doctor where appropriate.
Main interactions
- Ask a pharmacist about possible interactions with regular medicines before using creatine.
- Discuss use with a pharmacist if other sports or nutritional supplements are also being used.
- Professional advice is appropriate where medicines or supplements may affect fluid balance or kidney function.
- Do not assume that a supplement is compatible with every medicine or other supplement.
Storage
No product-specific storage conditions are listed. Keep the packaging closed and store the supplement in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and moisture, to maintain quality. Follow any storage directions shown on the product packaging.
Missed dose
Because no serving size or schedule is listed for this product, a specific missed-serving instruction cannot be given. A missed daily serving should not automatically be replaced with an extra amount. Check the product packaging or ask a pharmacist for advice about returning to the usual schedule.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding should ask a doctor or pharmacist before using creatine. The product information does not list pregnancy-specific advice, a serving size, a strength, or an available form. Professional guidance can take account of individual circumstances and any other medicines or supplements in use.
Pharmacies by area for Creatine (UK-licensed equivalent)
- North East · 884 pharmacies
- North West · 2538 pharmacies
- Yorkshire and The Humber · 1676 pharmacies
- East Midlands · 1307 pharmacies
- West Midlands · 1778 pharmacies
- East of England · 1860 pharmacies
- London · 3261 pharmacies
- South East · 2368 pharmacies
- South West · 1374 pharmacies
- Northern Ireland · 714 pharmacies
- Scotland · 1725 pharmacies
- Wales · 1050 pharmacies
Pharmacies near you
Use your location to open the pharmacies closest to you and ask them about Creatine, the UK-licensed medicine with the same active ingredient.
Cities with the most pharmacies
- London · 724 pharmacies
- Birmingham · 265 pharmacies
- Nottingham · 180 pharmacies
- Glasgow · 177 pharmacies
- Leeds · 173 pharmacies
- Sheffield · 162 pharmacies
- Bristol · 148 pharmacies
- City of London · 144 pharmacies
- Manchester · 134 pharmacies
- Edinburgh · 131 pharmacies
- Bolton · 124 pharmacies
- Belfast · 122 pharmacies
- Hampstead · 121 pharmacies
- Coventry · 115 pharmacies
- Cardiff · 112 pharmacies
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Frequently asked questions
What is creatine?
Creatine is the named dietary supplement. It is not classified within a pharmacological class. No ATC classification is listed.
What form or strength is available?
No available form is listed for this product. No strength is listed either. The product information does not identify a specific presentation.
What kind of product is Creatine?
Creatine is a dietary supplement tracked on this catalog page. Current status: General sale list medicine (GSL).
How is Creatine grouped on this site?
Creatine is grouped here under Vitamins & Supplements. Grouping helps compare related dietary supplements.
Do I need a prescription for Creatine?
No: Creatine is sold over the counter under UK rules.
First published October 2, 2026 · Last updated · Report an error on this page