dapoxetine: Price, Dosage & Where to Buy
dapoxetine is tracked on this site as a medication. Recorded status: Prescription-only medicine (POM). Drug class: short-acting SSRI.
Here you can find the basic label facts, typical cost and purchase options for dapoxetine. Under UK rules, dapoxetine requires a prescription.
Manufacturing status is reviewed periodically, so treat the figures here as a snapshot, not a promise. Continue below for dosage forms, region detail and frequently asked questions.
Facts
- Drug class
- short-acting SSRI
- Active ingredient
- dapoxetine
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Licensing status not on file
No generic version on file
No supply disruption currently listed (NHS SPS)
This is a prescription-only medicine (POM). A valid UK prescription from a UK-registered prescriber is required before a pharmacy can dispense it.
Fill it at a pharmacy registered with the GPhC (Great Britain) or the PSNI (Northern Ireland).
dapoxetine is a POM under UK medicines law under UK medicines regulation. A pharmacist in the UK can only hand it over when a UK-registered prescriber has signed one.
If you do not have a current prescription, reach out to your GP or a UK-registered clinician before the pharmacy can act on it. A registration check on the prescriber is standard practice here, as a normal part of dispensing a prescription.
About dapoxetine
Dapoxetine is a short-acting selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, a medicine that affects serotonin signalling in the nervous system. It is commonly associated with treatment for premature ejaculation, although a specific indication is not stated here. Priligy is a name under which dapoxetine is also sold, and no generic version is available.
How dapoxetine works
Dapoxetine belongs to the short-acting selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class. Medicines in this class increase the availability of serotonin between nerve cells by reducing its reuptake. Serotonin is a chemical messenger involved in mood, sensation and the control of sexual responses.
By changing serotonin signalling in relevant nerve pathways, dapoxetine may affect the reflexes involved in ejaculation. The short-acting description means its activity is intended to be relatively brief compared with some other medicines in the same class. The exact response can differ between people, and the product details do not specify a full mechanism or treatment schedule.
What dapoxetine is used for
Dapoxetine is commonly associated with premature ejaculation, a sexual health problem involving ejaculation sooner than desired and difficulty delaying ejaculation. Because the product indication, strengths and dosage information are not listed here, a doctor or pharmacist should confirm whether this medicine is suitable for a particular symptom or diagnosis. Assessment can also help identify other causes of sexual difficulties and ensure that treatment choices are appropriate.
Key warnings
- The product details do not list specific warnings or contraindications
- The product details do not state whether dapoxetine requires a prescription in the United Kingdom
- A doctor or pharmacist should confirm suitability before treatment
- The product details do not provide strengths or a dosing schedule
Dosage from the label
The label lists no tablet strengths, dosage forms or dosing schedule for dapoxetine. The label lists no usual starting dose.
A pharmacist or doctor must confirm the appropriate product and dosing information before treatment is considered. No dosing instruction can be given from the product details available here.
Main interactions
- The product details do not list specific medicine interactions
- The product details do not list food interactions
- A pharmacist should check other medicines before dapoxetine is used
Storage
No storage conditions are listed for this product. Keep the medicine in its original packaging, away from moisture and out of the sight and reach of children, and follow any storage directions on the dispensing label.
Missed dose
A missed dose cannot be managed using a product-specific schedule because no dosing information is listed. A pharmacist or doctor can explain whether the next scheduled dose should be taken or whether the dose should be omitted. A missed dose should not be replaced by taking extra medicine unless a healthcare professional specifically advises this.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
The label does not specify pregnancy or lactation data for dapoxetine. Anyone who is pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding should discuss the medicine with a doctor or pharmacist before use. A healthcare professional can consider whether treatment is appropriate.
dapoxetine price estimates, the UK-licensed equivalent
Estimate, not a quote
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30mg Prescription-only medicine (POM) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£52.47 per tablet or capsule
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60mg Prescription-only medicine (POM) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£49.11 per tablet or capsule
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All forms and prices
| Forms | Price per unit |
|---|---|
| 30mg | £52.47 / tablet or capsule |
| 60mg | £49.11 / tablet or capsule |
as of Jul 1, 2026 · Pricing methodology
These numbers are an estimate, drawn from UK pricing sources including NHS dispensing data, not a quote you can hold a pharmacy to. Real-world prices depend on the pharmacy you choose and your location, so treat the numbers as a starting point, not a promise. An unusually low price next to these figures should raise a red flag about who is actually selling it.
Pharmacies by area for dapoxetine (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
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
Pharmacies near you
Use your location to open the pharmacies closest to you and ask them about dapoxetine, the UK-licensed medicine with the same active ingredient.
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Frequently asked questions
What is dapoxetine used for?
Dapoxetine is a short-acting SSRI.
Is a prescription required for dapoxetine in the United Kingdom?
The prescription status of dapoxetine is not stated in the product details. A pharmacist or doctor can confirm whether a prescription is required in the United Kingdom.
How does dapoxetine work?
Dapoxetine reduces the reuptake of serotonin between nerve cells. This changes serotonin signalling in pathways involved in sexual responses and may affect ejaculation reflexes.
What drug class does dapoxetine belong to?
dapoxetine's pharmacologic class: short-acting SSRI. Medicines in the same class often work in a similar way.
Where can I buy dapoxetine?
Check the region and city pages linked from this hub to find a location near you and ask them about dapoxetine. Availability is not guaranteed at any single pharmacy, so call ahead.
First published October 2, 2026 · Last updated · Report an error on this page