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Viagra Soft: UK Status, Risks & the Licensed Equivalent

Written by Wai Gin Don Lee, MBBS, PhD, FRCS(Urol) · Last updated

Viagra Soft is not UK-licensed for sale in the UK. Some sellers may still list it, but its safety and effectiveness have not been assessed by the MHRA.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before relying on it, and check who you are buying from before paying. A status that is not clearly stated is itself worth asking about.

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.

  • 10mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £227.25 per pack dispensed

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  • 20mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £347.51 per tablet or capsule

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  • 25mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £2.92 per tablet or capsule

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  • 50mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £1.27 per tablet or capsule

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  • 100mg Not UK-licensed (MHRA)

    £1.38 per tablet or capsule

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£227.25 10mg £347.51 20mg £2.92 25mg £1.27 50mg £1.38 100mg
Estimated price per tablet or capsule by strength
All forms and prices
Price estimates by strength
Forms Price per unit
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

Prices shown here are an estimate, drawn from UK pricing sources including NHS dispensing data, not a quote you can hold a pharmacy to. What you pay can differ by pharmacy and where you are, so use these figures for comparison only. A price that looks far too low compared with the range shown here should be treated as a red flag about the seller's license.

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About Viagra Soft

Viagra Soft is not a licensed medicine in the United Kingdom and cannot legally be sold there as a medicine. Its name should not be taken as evidence of approved quality, safety or effectiveness.

No form or strength is listed for this product. Sildenafil is the licensed point of comparison to discuss with a doctor or pharmacist when considering treatment.

Claimed strengths are manufacturer claims, but no claimed strength or dosage form is listed for Viagra Soft. There is therefore no stated strength to compare with the licensed sildenafil equivalent. The product name does not establish its contents, and no dosing recommendation can be made from it.

How Viagra Soft works

Sildenafil belongs to a class of medicines called phosphodiesterase inhibitors. It slows the breakdown of a chemical messenger involved in relaxing blood vessels. During sexual stimulation, this can help increase blood flow to the penis and support an erection.

It does not create sexual desire or cause an erection independently of stimulation. This explains the general action of sildenafil, rather than confirming how Viagra Soft works: the product's name alone does not verify its contents, strength or performance.

What Viagra Soft is used for

Viagra Soft is marketed for help with erection difficulties, but that claimed use should not be confused with an approved indication for this product. Its marketing name does not establish that its contents or effects match those of a licensed sildenafil medicine.

Sildenafil is used to help with erectile dysfunction, but evidence about a licensed medicine cannot establish the quality or effectiveness of Viagra Soft. A doctor or pharmacist can discuss licensed treatment options and whether they are suitable for an individual's health circumstances.

Key warnings

  • Viagra Soft lacks licensing as a medicine in the United Kingdom, and its contents and quality lack independent verification.
  • Sildenafil can lower blood pressure and may be unsuitable for people with certain heart conditions.
  • An erection that is prolonged or painful needs urgent medical attention.
  • Sudden loss of vision or hearing requires urgent medical attention.
  • Headache, flushing, indigestion and dizziness can occur with sildenafil.

Main interactions

  • Nitrates used for chest pain can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure when combined with sildenafil.
  • Recreational nitrites, sometimes called poppers, can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure with sildenafil.
  • Riociguat must not be combined with sildenafil because of the risk of low blood pressure.
  • Alpha-blockers and other blood pressure medicines may increase dizziness or low blood pressure.
  • Medicines that inhibit sildenafil breakdown, including ritonavir and some antifungals, can increase its effects and adverse effects.
  • Other medicines for erection difficulties may increase adverse effects when combined with sildenafil.

Storage

No storage conditions are listed for Viagra Soft. General medicine storage practice is to keep products in their original packaging, away from moisture, excessive heat and direct sunlight, and out of the sight and reach of children.

Missed dose

For erectile dysfunction, sildenafil is generally used as needed rather than as a regular course, so a missed-dose routine does not usually apply. An uncertain or missed use should not be compensated for by doubling or combining products. Advice about a licensed medicine should follow its own leaflet and the prescriber's guidance.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

The marketing material does not specify pregnancy or breastfeeding data for Viagra Soft. Sildenafil use during pregnancy or breastfeeding requires assessment for the particular medical indication. Anyone who is pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding should discuss this with a doctor or pharmacist rather than relying on this product's marketing.

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