Men in the UK will soon be able to buy Viagra over the counter for the first time after the erectile dysfunction drug was reclassified.
Those aged 18 and over will no longer need to see a GP for a prescription after the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) announced that it is changing the status of Viagra Connect tablets so they can be sold in pharmacies following a conversation with a pharmacist.
US pharmaceutical company Pfizer said it is working on plans to launch the non-prescription version of the medicine in the UK in the spring of 2018. A four-pack of the sildenafil tablets will cost around £19.99 and an eight-pack £34.99. Men who buy it will be advised that they can take a 50 mg tablet an hour before having sex, but should not use more than one pill a day. Sildenafil is already available on NHS prescription free of charge.
The decision to reclassify the drug follows a public consultation, the MHRA said. Pharmacists will be able to determine whether treatment is appropriate for the patient and can give advice on erectile dysfunction, usage of the medicine, potential side effects and assess if further consultation with a general practitioner is required.
“The move to make Viagra Connect more widely accessible will encourage men to seek help within the healthcare system and increase awareness of erectile dysfunction.”
Mick Foy, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
But some men, including those with severe heart problems, those at high risk of heart problems, liver failure, kidney failure or those taking certain “interacting medicines”, will still need to be prescribed the drug under the supervision of a doctor.
It is hoped that making the drug more widely available will mean than men who may have not previously sought help will be more likely to do so. Health officials also hope the move will also help steer people away from buying drugs websites operating illegally.
The MHRA said that erectile dysfunction medicines are a “popular target” for criminals selling unlicensed and counterfeit medicines, over the past five years the Agency has seized more than £50m of unlicensed and counterfeit erectile dysfunction medicines.
“This decision is good news for men’s health,” said Mick Foy, MHRA’s group manager in vigilance and risk management of medicines. “The move to make Viagra Connect more widely accessible will encourage men to seek help within the healthcare system and increase awareness of erectile dysfunction.
“Erectile dysfunction can be a debilitating condition, so it’s important men feel they have fast access to quality and legitimate care, and do not feel they need to turn to counterfeit online supplies which could have potentially serious side effects.”
Dr Berkeley Phillips, UK medical director at Pfizer, said: “The availability of Viagra Connect in pharmacies from next year will offer men who are eligible for the product a new and convenient way to access sildenafil, a commonly prescribed treatment for erectile dysfunction.
“We understand some men may avoid seeking support and treatment for this condition, so we believe giving them the option to talk to a pharmacist and buy Viagra Connect could be a real step forward in encouraging more men into the healthcare system.
“As erectile dysfunction may be a sign of an underlying condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease, there could also be a wider benefit to public health in the long term. We hope that this forthcoming new opportunity to purchase a genuine treatment via pharmacy will also reduce the likelihood of men turning to potentially ineffective and dangerous counterfeits from illicit sources.”
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“But[ing] so many key factors will have to be studied to make sure the right decision is taken,” said Scott, pharmacist at Boots.
“To have so many benefits the right choice will need to be] a active and active discovery process. It is critical for researchers to understand the biochemical mechanisms involved in these drugs access and how to protect them from harmful ingredients.”
The re-classified Pfizer drug is the latest attempt by Pfizer to introduce new treatment options on the market that are not widely accepted and are typically ineffective, or significantly lower cost.
The world’s largest drugmaker is about to make a big dent in the market. If the German firm were to buy, it would have a market of $3.2 billion, according to a report on Wednesday.
Analysts expect the sector to grow by a small margin as well as expand by a fraction of market share.
Germany’s second-largest drugmaker is about to make a big dent in the market. It will start selling generic Viagra, the world’s biggest erectile dysfunction drug, after years of competition.
The German drugmaker is also in the process of getting the approval for generic versions of Viagra, Levitra, Cialis and Stendra. It also plans to market products in Asia Pacific and Latin America. Its Asian operations, which are still in early stages, are expected to receive an initial boost.
Analysts say the German company’s business will grow, especially in emerging markets like the United States and Europe. It is also trying to diversify into emerging markets, which is expected to be key to its overall business strategy.
“We have a long-term plan to bring our product portfolio to Asia and in the process, we will be able to do this in a few years,” said Dr. Daniel B. Votas, a pharmaceutical analyst at BMO Capital Markets. “There is a lot of opportunity in Asia.”
Analysts expect the market to grow by a small margin, too. In the United States, the market for generic Viagra has grown by a similar amount in the past five years.
“We will continue to have growth potential through our strategic partnerships, which will give us a new base for our growth,” said Votas. “We are also looking to strengthen our product portfolio into emerging markets, which is another area that we are hoping to build on in the coming years.”
In China, the top drugmaker is expected to boost its sales by about $5 billion.
Analysts expect China’s domestic market to grow by about 4 percent over the next decade, mainly because of higher manufacturing prices. It also sees a growing demand for generics.
“This is a very strong market,” said Votas. “As we grow, there is a strong opportunity for growth and there is a lot of opportunity for growth in emerging markets.”
Analysts estimate China will grow by around 5 percent over the next decade, with a forecast of between 3 and 5 percent, depending on the country.
“As the market grows, the potential is there, but in some cases, it is not,” said BMO Capital Markets. “The market is not an overnight growth opportunity. We expect a few factors to help the companies grow.”
Analysts expect the global drugmaker to grow by around 2.5 percent in the next five years, with growth in emerging markets expected to be a big contributor to the company’s business.
“We believe that China will continue to grow, and the overall market size will be expected to grow at a slower pace than that seen in Europe,” said Votas. “That is expected to be a very gradual growth in the coming years.”
The German company also has a long-term plan to get the green light from regulators for its version of Viagra. It was approved by the FDA earlier this year for erectile dysfunction and would become the first drug to be approved in the United States since the introduction of Cialis in 2003.
The US Food and Drug Administration also approved the generic version of Viagra in April.
The FDA, which is expected to rule in favor of generic competitors, will be given more authority over the drug’s formulation and manufacturing processes. The agency is also expected to give the generics a much closer look.
Analysts expect the drugmaker to lose roughly 90 percent of its market share in the coming years.
Dr. Robert Schubert, chief scientific officer at New York-based Pfizer, has an interesting theory for why the market could grow at a slower pace. He thinks the drugmaker will have to compete heavily with the big pharma and biotech firms in emerging markets, which are already under pressure.
“It is very hard to get people to think clearly and think in a way that they are not aware of the market,” Schubert said.
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