Added: Sep 2, 2010
Author: medzclips
Duration: 1:34
Clip thanks to http://www.pharmacyforall.net It seems an unlikely coincidence, but the impotence drug Viagra goes on sale in the U.K. for the first time, starting on Valentine's Day, which is also National Impotence Day in Britain. From February 14th, men will be able to buy the pills over the counter, without a prescription. A pack of four tablets will cost US$100. It is somewhat of a test as only three branches of the Boots nationwide pharmacy will sell the drug. This pilot scheme may be extended to other branches of the pharmacy if all goes well with the initial test run. Until now, the only way for British men to get Viagra was by visiting their doctor, which many men avoid because of being embarrassed to talk about their physical problems. A less reliable alternative is to order the drug over the Internet and risk purchasing harmful replicas. Customers will still need to undergo a quick medical check to ensure the drug will not cause any harm. Pharmacists will take the blood pressure and test cholesterol and glucose levels of any man between the ages of 30 and 65 wanting to make an over-the-counter purchase. The guys will also have to fill in a medical history questionnaire. A Boots spokesperson said: "There are a number of safety checks in place to ensure correct supply. People will have to go through a thorough consultation with a pharmacist. They would then need to see a doctor to have a full medical examination before getting an ongoing supply." The pharmacy has a similar system for the sale of treatments for weight-loss and baldness. Viagra is taken by around 27 million men worldwide, making it one of the most profitable drugs of any kind.
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