Levitra Soft: UK Status, Risks & the Licensed Equivalent
Levitra Soft does not have MHRA approval as a medicine in the UK. It can still turn up in listings, but no MHRA review of its safety or effectiveness covers it.
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before deciding anything about it, and be cautious of sellers making strong claims about it. A seller who is vague about 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 vardenafil. The MHRA has not assessed what these products actually contain.
UK-licensed equivalent: Vardenafil
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.
Vardenafil price estimates, the UK-licensed equivalent
Estimate, not a quote
Prices below are for Vardenafil, 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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5 mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£5.38 per tablet or capsule
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5mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£15.41 per tablet or capsule
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10 mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£2.17 per tablet or capsule
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10mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£18.89 per tablet or capsule
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11.85 mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£17.67 per tablet or capsule
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20 mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£2.12 per tablet or capsule
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20mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£25.11 per tablet or capsule
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All forms and prices
| Forms | Price per unit |
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| 5 mg | £5.38 / tablet or capsule |
| 5mg | £15.41 / tablet or capsule |
| 10 mg | £2.17 / tablet or capsule |
| 10mg | £18.89 / tablet or capsule |
| 11.85 mg | £17.67 / tablet or capsule |
| 20 mg | £2.12 / tablet or capsule |
| 20mg | £25.11 / tablet or capsule |
as of Oct 2, 2026 · Pricing methodology
Treat any price here as an estimate, compiled from the Drug Tariff and other public pricing references, not a binding quote. Real-world prices depend on the pharmacy you choose and your location, so confirm the exact price with the pharmacy before you buy. A price well below the listed range can be a red flag about who is actually selling it.
Pharmacies by area for Vardenafil (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 Vardenafil, 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 Levitra Soft
Levitra Soft is not a licensed medicine in the United Kingdom and cannot legally be sold there as a medicine. It is marketed under a name associated with vardenafil, but the product’s formulation, quality and contents are not independently verified. Adults considering treatment for erection problems should seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist and use a properly authorised option where appropriate.
Claimed strengths are manufacturer claims; no tablet strength is listed for Levitra Soft. The product information does not provide a dosing schedule or a confirmed amount of active ingredient.
It should not be treated as a dosing instruction or as evidence that a particular strength is suitable for an individual. A doctor or pharmacist can discuss an authorised vardenafil product and its approved instructions.
How Levitra Soft works
Vardenafil belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type five inhibitors. These medicines generally help preserve a chemical signal that relaxes smooth muscle and increases blood flow in the penis when sexual stimulation is present. They do not usually create sexual desire and do not produce an erection without sexual stimulation.
Because Levitra Soft is not a licensed medicine in the United Kingdom, the amount and quality of active ingredient in a marketed product cannot be assumed from the name alone. Advice from a doctor or pharmacist is appropriate before considering an authorised medicine in this class.
What Levitra Soft is used for
Levitra Soft is marketed for helping adults with erectile difficulties, meaning difficulty getting or keeping an erection suitable for sexual activity. This is a marketing claim rather than an established medical fact about this product. Erectile difficulties can have physical or emotional causes and may sometimes be linked with other health problems.
A doctor or pharmacist can discuss suitable assessment and authorised treatment options. The product information does not establish that Levitra Soft is effective, consistently manufactured or suitable for any particular person.
Key warnings
- Levitra Soft is not a licensed medicine in the United Kingdom and is not independently verified for its contents, quality or consistency.
- Medicines in the vardenafil class can cause headache, flushing, indigestion, nasal congestion and dizziness.
- Seek urgent medical help for chest pain, sudden vision or hearing changes, or an erection that is prolonged or painful.
- Vardenafil-type medicines can lower blood pressure, particularly with certain cardiovascular medicines or recreational drugs.
- A history of serious heart or circulation problems requires medical advice before considering a medicine in this class.
- Do not rely on online product claims as proof of authenticity, safety or suitability.
Main interactions
- Nitrate medicines and recreational nitrate products can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure when combined with vardenafil-type medicines.
- Alpha-blockers and some medicines for high blood pressure may increase the risk of dizziness or low blood pressure.
- Medicines that inhibit CYP3A4, including some treatments for fungal infections, HIV infection or bacterial infections, can increase vardenafil exposure.
- Other medicines for erectile difficulties should not be combined with vardenafil-type treatment unless a prescriber advises this.
- Alcohol may worsen dizziness or a fall in blood pressure in some people.
Storage
No storage conditions are listed for Levitra Soft. Keep the product in its original packaging, dry and away from excessive heat, moisture and direct light.
Keep it out of the sight and reach of children. Follow any storage advice on the packaging, and ask a pharmacist if the packaging is damaged or the product has changed appearance.
Missed dose
Vardenafil-type treatment is generally used around sexual activity rather than as a regular course, so a missed-dose rule may not apply. The product information does not provide a dosing schedule. A pharmacist or doctor can explain the appropriate instructions for an authorised product and check for interactions or reasons it may be unsuitable.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Vardenafil-type medicines are intended for erectile difficulties and are not generally used as treatment during pregnancy. The marketing material does not specify pregnancy or lactation data for Levitra Soft.
As this product is not a licensed medicine in the United Kingdom, its contents and exposure cannot be assumed from the name. Anyone who is pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding should discuss the product and any authorised alternative with a doctor or pharmacist before use.
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First published October 2, 2026 · Last updated · Report an error on this page