Erectile dysfunction is a very common condition, one which affects most men at some point in their lives. The most popular treatment for it is Viagra, which means there are an awful lot of men out there trying to buy the medicine.
However, it is not always obvious how and where you can buy Viagra, especially as erectile dysfunction and how to obtain treatment for the condition are unlikely to be topics you discuss with your mates down the pub. So, for those looking for a bit of guidance, here are some tips on where and how to buy Viagra safely:
Can I buy Viagra over the counter?
Although buying medicines over the counter is convenient, this is not usually an option for prescription-only medication like Viagra. In order to buy an erectile dysfunction medicine in a pharmacy, you usually need to have a prescription from a doctor. This is because Viagra can be dangerous if taken by men who are not medically suitable for it.
Some pharmacies in the UK offer a Patient Group Direction, a protocol written by a doctor which enables a pharmacist or nurse to dispense a prescription-only medicine if a patient’s medical history is suitable. However, this service is only available in a few pharmacies, and most of the time you will need to have a prescription in order to buy Viagra over the counter.
To get a prescription for Viagra or any other erectile dysfunction medicine, you should visit your GP. Alternatively, you can order Viagra online from an accredited online doctor service, and a doctor will assess your suitability for the medicine via an online questionnaire.
Can I buy Viagra online?
Although you are probably happy to visit your doctor to discuss most health issues, when it comes to erectile dysfunction you may not feel comfortable having a face-to-face consultation. The good news is that you can request Viagra online. You will still have a consultation with a doctor, who will make sure you are suitable to take Viagra, but this will take the form of an online questionnaire and possibly follow-up online messages, rather than a face-to-face discussion.
Buying Viagra online can be convenient and discreet, but, as with buying any other medication online, it is important you do it safely. Not all companies selling Viagra are licensed and some may not take measures to safeguard your well-being. Understanding where you can buy erectile dysfunction medicines safely over the internet is therefore vital before you make your first purchase.
Where can I buy Viagra online?
There is no shortage of internet pharmacies selling Viagra. However, not all these pharmacies sell Viagra legally and safely, so it is important to know which you can trust. For this reason your priority shouldn’t be the cost of erectile dysfunction medicines, but whether the online pharmacy is accredited and that they follow the correct procedures. Selecting an internet pharmacy on this basis makes sure that you will only receive a prescription for Viagra if it is compatible with any other health problems, and that the pills you receive are genuine.
LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), meaning that you can be sure of high standards of care when you consult our doctors online. They will only prescribe Viagra or another medication when it is appropriate to do so. Registration with the CQC also means that your personal details and medical records are kept safe, so you needn’t worry about issues relating to privacy and confidentiality. What’s more, all our doctors are registered with General Medical Council and comply fully with their guidelines relating to online prescribing.
Any reputable online pharmacy will make sure that it displays this kind of information on its website, as this provides evidence to patients that they are being prescribed Viagra safely, and from a legitimate provider. If you can’t find this information on another pharmacy’s website, it may well not be reputable. However, any pharmacy that is operating legally and is fully registered should be happy to answer your questions about its registration and how it works.
How to buy Viagra online
Buying Viagra through LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor is very straightforward. The first step is to complete an online questionnaire about your medical history and your current health. This form should take under 10 minutes to complete, and was devised by our team of doctors to identify whether you are suitable to take Viagra. One of our doctors will check your responses within an hour of you submitting your health questionnaire (during office hours), and as long as it is appropriate to do so, they will generate a prescription for Viagra.
Sometimes our doctors are unable to safely prescribe Viagra online, and in that case you should visit your GP to discuss other options for treating your erectile dysfunction. Even if our doctors do find you suitable for Viagra, if your erectile dysfunction is caused by an underlying medical condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, obesity or high cholesterol, you should still visit your GP in order to monitor and address the underlying condition.
If our doctors approve your request for Viagra, you will then be able to choose whether to collect your medication from a LloydsPharmacy store near you on the same day, or have it posted to you to arrive the following working day.
If at any point you have concerns or questions about taking your erectile dysfunction medicine, you can send our doctors a message through your online Patient Record.
