Tadarise: UK Status, Risks & the Licensed Equivalent
Tadarise is not UK-licensed for any use in the UK. Some sellers may still list it, but the MHRA has not assessed its safety or effectiveness.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any unlicensed product, and treat bold marketing claims about it with caution. 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 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.
-
2.5 mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£0.09 per tablet or capsule
N/A
Price estimate
Where to buy -
2.5mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£25.84 per tablet or capsule
N/A
Price estimate
Where to buy -
5 mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£0.08 per tablet or capsule
N/A
Price estimate
Where to buy -
5mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£3.87 per tablet or capsule
N/A
Price estimate
Where to buy -
10 mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£0.12 per tablet or capsule
N/A
Price estimate
Where to buy -
10mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£2.35 per tablet or capsule
N/A
Price estimate
Where to buy -
20 mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£0.11 per tablet or capsule
N/A
Price estimate
Where to buy -
20mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£2.88 per tablet or capsule
N/A
Price estimate
Where to buy -
20 mg/5 mL Not UK-licensed (MHRA) NHS SPS supply disruption listed
£9.90 per mL
N/A
Price estimate
Where to buy
All forms and prices
| Forms | Price per unit |
|---|---|
| 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
Prices shown here are an estimate, built from public UK pricing data, not a quote you can hold a pharmacy to. 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 should raise a red flag about who is actually selling it.
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 Tadarise
Tadarise is not a licensed medicine in the United Kingdom and cannot legally be sold there as a medicine. It is associated with tadalafil, but its formulation and claimed strengths are not listed. Readers considering it can discuss licensed tadalafil with a doctor or pharmacist, who can assess suitability, interactions and the reliability of the medicine being considered.
Claimed strengths are manufacturer claims, but no specific strength or dosage form is listed for Tadarise. There is therefore no documented strength to compare with licensed tadalafil. A product name alone does not establish its contents or potency, and this page cannot offer a dosing schedule for it.
How Tadarise works
Tadalafil belongs to a class called phosphodiesterase inhibitors. These medicines reduce the breakdown of a chemical messenger involved in relaxing blood vessels. In erectile tissue, this can allow increased blood flow during sexual stimulation and help support an erection.
They do not automatically cause an erection or increase sexual desire. This describes the general action of tadalafil, rather than independently verified effects of Tadarise, whose formulation and strengths are not listed.
What Tadarise is used for
Tadarise is marketed for erectile difficulties, although its marketing claims are not established evidence of effectiveness for this particular product. Tadalafil, the active ingredient associated with it, belongs to a class of medicines used to help the erectile response to sexual stimulation.
That does not establish the identity, quality or effectiveness of Tadarise itself. A doctor or pharmacist can discuss whether a licensed tadalafil medicine is appropriate and explain the treatment options available.
Key warnings
- Tadarise is not licensed as a medicine in the United Kingdom, and its contents and quality have not been independently verified.
- Tadalafil-class medicines can lower blood pressure and may be unsuitable for people with certain heart conditions.
- An erection that is prolonged or painful requires urgent medical attention.
- Sudden loss of vision or hearing requires urgent medical attention.
- Chest pain during sexual activity requires urgent medical assessment; tell the treating clinician about any tadalafil exposure.
Main interactions
- Nitrates used for angina can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure with tadalafil.
- Recreational nitrites, sometimes called poppers, can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure.
- Riociguat can interact with tadalafil and cause excessive lowering of blood pressure.
- Alpha-blockers and other blood pressure medicines may increase dizziness or fainting.
- Medicines that affect tadalafil breakdown, including certain antifungals and antibiotics, can alter its effects.
- Other medicines for erectile difficulties may increase adverse effects when combined.
- Alcohol can increase dizziness and blood pressure lowering.
Storage
No storage conditions are listed for Tadarise. General tablet storage practice is to keep medicines in their original packaging, away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight, and out of the sight and reach of children.
Missed dose
Missed-dose advice depends on the prescribed tadalafil regimen and the particular licensed product. Tadarise has no documented dosing schedule here, so a specific missed-dose instruction cannot be established.
A pharmacist or prescriber can explain the relevant instructions for a prescribed medicine. Doubling doses can increase adverse effects.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
The marketing material does not specify pregnancy or breastfeeding data for Tadarise. Tadalafil-class medicines used for erectile difficulties are not intended as pregnancy treatments. Any potential use during pregnancy or breastfeeding should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist, rather than assuming that safety has been established.
Related medicines
- Tadalafil · UK-licensed equivalent
- Sildenafil
- Avanafil
- Vardenafil
- Minoxidil
- Finasteride
First published October 2, 2026 · Last updated · Report an error on this page