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Valerian: Price, Dosage & Where to Buy

Written by Nighat Arif, MBBS, MRCGP · Last updated

Valerian is listed here as a drug. Status on file: General sale list medicine (GSL).

This page collects the basic label facts, typical cost and purchase options in one place. In the UK, Valerian can be bought without a prescription.

Manufacturing status is reviewed periodically, so treat the figures here as a snapshot, not a promise. Read on for forms, geography and the FAQ section.

Facts

Active ingredient
Valerian (herbal sleep aid)
General sale list medicine (GSL)
Licensing status not on file

No generic version on file

This medicine is available without a prescription: general sale list medicines are sold off the shelf, and pharmacy medicines are supplied after a quick word with the pharmacist.

Valerian is sold as a general sale list medicine under UK medicines classification. Read the pack leaflet first before buying, and speak to the pharmacist if you have questions. A few versions of this product are kept behind the pharmacy counter and supplied by the pharmacist, so ask at the counter if you cannot find it on the shelf.

About Valerian

Valerian is a product whose pharmacological class is not specified on the label. The label does not identify an approved condition or symptom for which it is used, so a main treatment purpose cannot be stated here. Its prescription status and generic availability are also unconfirmed; a pharmacist can clarify the status of a particular valerian product in the United Kingdom.

What Valerian is used for

The label does not specify any indications for valerian. This means that no particular condition or symptom can be described here as an established labelled use. There is also no stated patient group or treatment purpose on which to base a more detailed description.

A pharmacist can check the packaging and leaflet of a particular valerian product and explain what that product is intended for. A product-specific indication should not be assumed from the name alone.

Dosage from the label

The label lists no strengths, dosage forms or dosing schedule for valerian. No usual starting dose, frequency or treatment duration is specified.

These omissions mean that a product-specific dosing description cannot be given here. A pharmacist can check the packaging and leaflet for the particular product before explaining its directions.

How Valerian works

Valerian has no specified pharmacological class on the label, and no mechanism of action is described. A class-based explanation of how it affects the body therefore cannot be given with confidence here. The product name alone does not establish a particular action, expected effect or treatment outcome.

A pharmacist can help distinguish claims made on a particular product's packaging from a documented explanation of how that product works. No specific pharmacological effect is established by this label.

Main interactions

  • The label does not specify interactions with medicines
  • The label does not specify interactions with food
  • The label does not specify interactions with alcohol

Key warnings

  • The label does not specify contraindications
  • The label does not specify precautions
  • The label does not specify adverse-effect warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

The label does not specify pregnancy data or information about use during breastfeeding. This absence does not establish safety during either pregnancy or breastfeeding. Discuss the particular valerian product with a doctor or pharmacist before considering its use.

Missed dose

The label does not specify a dosing schedule or missed-dose guidance for valerian. Check the leaflet for the particular product or ask a pharmacist about an omitted dose. Do not double a dose to compensate for a missed dose.

Storage

No storage conditions are listed for this product. Keep it in its original packaging, out of the sight and reach of children, and follow any storage directions on the packaging to maintain quality.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a prescription required for valerian in the United Kingdom?

Valerian's prescription status is unconfirmed. A pharmacist can clarify whether a particular product requires a prescription in the United Kingdom.

What is the approximate price of valerian?

No product-specific price is listed here, so an approximate figure cannot be stated. Any price estimate shown on this page is not a fixed price, and the actual price can vary.

Which forms and strengths of valerian are listed?

The label lists no dosage forms or strengths for valerian. Generic availability is also unknown.

Where can I buy Valerian?

Check the region and city pages linked from this hub to find a location near you and ask them about Valerian. Availability is not guaranteed at any single pharmacy, so call ahead.

First published October 2, 2026 · Last updated · Report an error on this page