Kamagra: UK Status, Risks & the Licensed Equivalent
Kamagra has no UK product license in the United Kingdom. It can still show up in some listings, but the MHRA has not evaluated it.
Speak with a UK-registered prescriber before relying on it, and verify a seller's registration before buying. A missing or unclear UK 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 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.
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10mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£227.25 per pack dispensed
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20mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£347.51 per tablet or capsule
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25mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£2.92 per tablet or capsule
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50mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£1.27 per tablet or capsule
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100mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£1.38 per tablet or capsule
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All forms and prices
| Forms | Price per unit |
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| 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
These numbers are an estimate, based on public UK pricing references such as the NHS Drug Tariff, not a price any one pharmacy has promised. The price at any one counter can differ from this figure, so confirm the exact price with the pharmacy before you buy. A price that seems oddly cheap next to this range should be treated as a red flag for a counterfeit or unlicensed seller.
Pharmacies by area for Sildenafil (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 Sildenafil, 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
About Kamagra
Kamagra is not a licensed medicine in the United Kingdom and cannot legally be sold there as a medicine. It is marketed for erection difficulties, with sildenafil as the active ingredient used for comparison.
Its claimed contents and quality are not independently verified. A doctor or pharmacist can discuss licensed sildenafil and whether it is suitable for an individual's health and other medicines.
Claimed strengths are manufacturer claims; no specific strength is listed for Kamagra here. A comparison with the maximum strength of licensed sildenafil therefore cannot be made.
Product names alone do not establish how much active ingredient a preparation contains. This section does not establish a dose or a dosing schedule.
How Kamagra works
Sildenafil belongs to a class of medicines called phosphodiesterase inhibitors. These medicines reduce the breakdown of a chemical messenger involved in relaxing blood vessels in the penis. During sexual stimulation, this can allow more blood to enter the erectile tissue and help support an erection.
The mechanism does not increase sexual desire or produce an erection independently of sexual stimulation. This explanation describes sildenafil's general pharmacology; it does not verify the contents or effects of Kamagra.
What Kamagra is used for
Kamagra is marketed for erectile dysfunction, meaning difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection sufficient for sexual activity. This is a marketing claim, not confirmation that this particular product has been assessed for effectiveness, quality or safety. The product is also advertised under names including Kamagra Chewable, Kamagra Effervescent, Kamagra Gold, Kamagra Oral Jelly, Kamagra Polo and Kamagra Soft.
These names do not establish the contents or performance of each version. Licensed sildenafil is a point of comparison that can be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist.
Key warnings
- Kamagra lacks licensing as a medicine in the United Kingdom, and its contents and quality are not independently verified.
- Sildenafil can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure when combined with nitrates.
- Heart disease or low blood pressure requires assessment before sildenafil treatment.
- A prolonged or painful erection requires urgent medical attention.
- Sudden loss of vision or hearing requires urgent medical attention.
Main interactions
- Nitrate medicines and recreational nitrites, including poppers, can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure with sildenafil.
- Riociguat can interact with sildenafil and cause excessive lowering of blood pressure.
- Alpha-blockers and other blood pressure medicines can increase dizziness or fainting.
- Certain antifungal medicines, antibiotics and medicines for HIV can increase sildenafil exposure.
- Other medicines for erection difficulties can increase adverse effects when combined with sildenafil.
Storage
No storage conditions are listed for Kamagra. General practice is to keep medicinal products in their original packaging, away from moisture, excessive heat and direct sunlight, and out of the sight and reach of children.
Missed dose
Sildenafil used for erection difficulties is generally used when required rather than as a regular daily treatment, so a missed-dose routine usually does not apply. Missed-dose advice depends on the indication and the prescribed preparation. A doctor or pharmacist can clarify instructions for a licensed product; additional doses should not be used to compensate for uncertainty.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
The marketing material does not specify pregnancy or breastfeeding data for Kamagra. Sildenafil used for erection difficulties is not intended as a treatment for pregnant or breastfeeding patients. Any consideration of sildenafil during pregnancy or breastfeeding requires discussion with a doctor or pharmacist about the clinical reason and potential risks.
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- Sildenafil · UK-licensed equivalent
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First published October 2, 2026 · Last updated · Report an error on this page