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Viagra Connect in Ireland: How the Pharmacist Service Works

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Since its reclassification, Viagra Connect (sildenafil 50mg) is a pharmacy medicine in Ireland, supplied by pharmacies including Laois Pharmacy online. Here is exactly how it works.

Who can get it?

Men aged 18 and over who experience erectile dysfunction. A short pharmacist consultation is required by law, it checks your heart health, blood pressure and other medicines to make sure sildenafil is suitable for you. It takes about two minutes.

How the online consultation works at Laois Pharmacy

  1. Fill in the confidential online form, from your phone, no appointment.
  2. Our pharmacist reviews your answers (and may call you if anything needs checking).
  3. Pay online, and have it posted anywhere in the Republic of Ireland by tracked courier.

How well does it work?

Sildenafil helps around 74% of men with ED get and keep an erection sufficient for sex. Take one tablet about an hour before sex. It usually takes 30 to 60 minutes to start working, may take a little longer after a high-fat meal, and needs sexual arousal to work, it is not an aphrodisiac.

Common questions

Is the consultation confidential? Yes, our consultations are confidential.

Can I get something longer-lasting? Yes, Cialis for Men (tadalafil) lasts up to 36 hours and is also a pharmacy medicine.

When should I see a GP instead? If you have heart problems, take nitrates, or your ED came on suddenly, and in any case within 6 months of starting treatment, as ED can be an early sign of other conditions.

This article is general information, not a substitute for personal medical advice. Talk to our pharmacists at Laois Pharmacy, 1 Dunamaise House, Portlaoise (057 866 1999), we are always happy to help.

✓Medically reviewed by Deirdre O'Donovan, MPSI, Pharmacist, Laois Pharmacy (PSI reg. 4772). Last reviewed August 2026.
About the reviewer

Deirdre O'Donovan, MPSI is a pharmacist at Laois Pharmacy, Portlaoise, registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI reg. 4772). Our health articles are written and reviewed by our pharmacy team to be accurate, current and easy to understand. This is general information and not a substitute for personal advice, talk to our pharmacists about your own situation.