As of April 2018, erectile dysfunction medication Viagra Connect became available to buy “over the counter” without the need for a doctor’s prescription.
Viagra and Viagra Connect both have the same main active ingredient, Sildenafil citrate, which will temporarily increase the blood flow to the penis, giving the ability to get and maintain an erection when sexually aroused.
There are 3 different doses of Viagra comes 25mg, 50mg and 100mg. Viagra Connect is only available in the 50mg.
Both Viagra & Viagra Connect come in 4, 8 and 16 pill packs.
Both also have the recognisable blue diamond shape, hence why its commonly known as “The little blue pill”
There is a slight difference in the appearance between the 2. The Viagra Connect tablet has a V50 stamped on the side, while the Viagra tablets have VGR followed by 25/50/100 depending on the dosage.
They are both made by the same manufacturers, contain the same ingredients and work in the exact same way.
Both drugs and dosages no do not require a prescription in the UK, it is probably going to be cheaper for pharmacies to supply.’
Viagra Connect has been marketed (and quite recently the first ever adverts were broadcast on Uk screens) as an “Over the Counter Medicine” where the blue pills are available to men aged 18 and over, after an in-store (or online) consultation.
To buy these in store, the gents must have a conversation with your pharmacist to check it is the right route to go down.
You must answer questions about your general health, and if you are taking and other medications, before being sold the drug.
Almost 40% of men over 40 suffer from erectile problems.
Viagra Connect contains 50mg and comes in 4, 8 and 16 packs and starts at £19.49
Viagra starts at 25mg dose and is also available in 4, 8 and 16 packs and starts at £22.99.
Viagra Connect, Viagra and the Generic drug (contained within Viagra) Sildenafil, are all connected because they have the same main component, sildenafil citrate. This means that they all work in the EXACT same way. The only real difference is the actual branding. You are paying extra for the name.
As the different doses are available within Viagra, Viagra Connect, and Sildenafil, they will have different effects, however like for like they will produce the same results, an erection.
Depending on your circumstances If you need to lower the dose or get a higher standard dose then Sildenafil or Viagra is more suitable for you as Viagra Connect comes in the one standard dose. 50mg
Except for the dose difference they essentially work in the EXACT same way. It takes up to 30 mins to start and will stay in your system for the same amount of time up to 4 hours.
All still require an arousal to work and the side effects of all 3 of the drugs are the same as well.
The biggest main difference between the 3 is the cost. Sildenafil is approx. 60% Cheaper for the like for like dosage and pack.
There are a few factors that could impact the type of treatment you would choose.
You can find out more about Viagra on our article on those little blue pills about it. If you are unsure about the differences in the products the effect, and what to know what else is available to help you get a maintain and erection then you can click here for all the info.
For a full range of products, pricing and the consultation online feel free to visit our ED page.
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