Tadacip: UK Status, Risks & the Licensed Equivalent
Tadacip does not have MHRA approval as a medicine in the UK. It can still turn up in listings, but the MHRA has not assessed its safety or effectiveness.
Speak with a UK-registered prescriber before deciding anything about it, and be cautious of sellers making strong claims about it. A status that is not clearly stated 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 tadalafil. The MHRA has not assessed what these products actually contain.
UK-licensed equivalent: Tadalafil
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.
Tadalafil price estimates, the UK-licensed equivalent
Estimate, not a quote
Prices below are for Tadalafil, 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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2.5 mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£0.09 per tablet or capsule
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2.5mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£25.84 per tablet or capsule
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5 mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£0.08 per tablet or capsule
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5mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£3.87 per tablet or capsule
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10 mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£0.12 per tablet or capsule
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10mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£2.35 per tablet or capsule
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20 mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£0.11 per tablet or capsule
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20mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£2.88 per tablet or capsule
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20 mg/5 mL Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£9.90 per mL
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All forms and prices
| Forms | Price per unit |
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| 2.5 mg | £0.09 / tablet or capsule |
| 2.5mg | £25.84 / tablet or capsule |
| 5 mg | £0.08 / tablet or capsule |
| 5mg | £3.87 / tablet or capsule |
| 10 mg | £0.12 / tablet or capsule |
| 10mg | £2.35 / tablet or capsule |
| 20 mg | £0.11 / tablet or capsule |
| 20mg | £2.88 / tablet or capsule |
| 20 mg/5 mL | £9.90 / mL |
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. Actual prices vary by pharmacy, pack and location, so check with the pharmacy for the number that applies to you. A price that seems oddly cheap next to this range is a red flag about the seller's license.
Pharmacies by area for Tadalafil (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 Tadalafil, 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 Tadacip
Tadacip is not a licensed medicine in the United Kingdom and cannot legally be sold there as a medicine. It is presented as a tadalafil product, but its strength and formulation are not listed.
This limits any reliable comparison with licensed tadalafil. A doctor or pharmacist can discuss licensed tadalafil and whether it is suitable for the intended use.
Claimed strengths are manufacturer claims; no claimed strength or dosage form is listed for Tadacip. There is therefore no listed strength to compare with licensed tadalafil. The product name alone does not establish its contents or strength, and it cannot support a reliable dosing recommendation.
What Tadacip is used for
Tadacip is marketed as a tadalafil product. Tadalafil medicines are used for erection difficulties, but a specific treatment claim for Tadacip is not listed in its marketing material.
Any suggestion that Tadacip helps with erections should therefore be treated as a marketing claim rather than evidence that this product has been assessed for that purpose. The established uses of licensed tadalafil do not establish the quality, effectiveness or suitability of Tadacip.
How Tadacip works
Tadalafil belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase inhibitors. These medicines slow the breakdown of a natural chemical that helps blood vessels relax. In erectile tissue, this can allow more blood to flow during sexual stimulation.
The medicine does not create sexual desire, and sexual stimulation is still needed for its effect on erections. This explains the general action of tadalafil, not independently verified effects of Tadacip.
Key warnings
- Tadacip is not a licensed medicine in the United Kingdom, and its contents and quality lack independent verification.
- Tadalafil can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure when combined with nitrates.
- Heart conditions and low blood pressure need assessment before treatment with tadalafil.
- A prolonged or painful erection needs urgent medical attention.
- Sudden loss of vision or hearing needs urgent medical attention.
Main interactions
- Nitrate medicines for chest pain can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure with tadalafil.
- Poppers containing nitrites carry the same serious blood pressure risk.
- Riociguat can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure when combined with tadalafil.
- Alpha-blockers and other blood pressure medicines can increase dizziness or fainting.
- Some antifungal medicines, antibiotics and antiviral medicines can increase tadalafil levels.
- Other medicines for erection difficulties can increase adverse effects.
Missed dose
Missed-dose advice depends on the licensed tadalafil product and the reason it has been prescribed. Tadacip has no listed dosing schedule, so a product-specific missed-dose instruction cannot be established. A pharmacist can explain the instructions for a licensed medicine and clarify any uncertainty about a missed dose.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
The marketing material does not specify pregnancy or breastfeeding data for Tadacip. Tadalafil use during pregnancy or breastfeeding requires a clinical assessment because information about safety is limited. A doctor or pharmacist should discuss the intended use and any pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns.
Storage
No storage conditions or dosage form are listed for Tadacip. General medicine storage practice is to keep products in their original packaging, away from heat and moisture, and out of the sight and reach of children.
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First published October 2, 2026 · Last updated · Report an error on this page