If you’re comparing Sildenafil prices at Tesco or Boots, Boots is generally the more accessible option. It offers both over-the-counter Viagra Connect and an online doctor service for prescription Sildenafil, while Tesco is more limited, with treatment only available through selected in-store pharmacies.
But if cost is your main priority, licensed online pharmacies may offer better value while also conveniently delivering prescription Sildenafil to your front door.
Explore our generic Sildenafil tablets or branded Viagra, available online after a consultation.
In this article:
Can you buy Sildenafil from Tesco?
Can you buy Sildenafil from Boots?
Where is it cheaper to buy Sildenafil?
How do Oxford Online Pharmacy’s prices compare?
What should you look for beyond cost?
Should you buy Sildenafil from Tesco, Boots, or an online pharmacy?
Can you buy Sildenafil from Tesco?
You can buy Sildenafil from Tesco, but your options are limited. Tesco doesn’t offer online erectile dysfunction prescribing services, so your only option is to go in-store. As not all Tesco branches have pharmacies, availability will depend on where you live.
If your local Tesco has a pharmacy, you may be able to:
Buy Sildenafil over the counter without a prescription after speaking to a pharmacist
Collect Sildenafil prescribed through the NHS or a private prescription
This means that Tesco may be a convenient option if you already have a prescription for Sildenafil or feel comfortable speaking to a pharmacist in person. But it may be less suitable if you want to compare prices in advance, arrange treatment discreetly, or access private prescription services.
Can you buy Sildenafil from Boots?
You can buy Sildenafil from Boots. Unlike Tesco, it offers several routes to erectile dysfunction treatment, including online and in-person services. You can:
Buy Sildenafil over the counter without a prescription after speaking with a pharmacist
Order OTC Sildenafil for home delivery or click and collect from your local Boots
Access prescription Sildenafil through Boots Online Doctor
Collect NHS or private prescriptions from participating Boots pharmacies
This gives Boots a clear advantage over Tesco, especially if you value privacy, prefer to arrange treatment completely online, or are looking for a private prescription service.
Where is it cheaper to buy Sildenafil?
The cheapest place to buy Sildenafil depends on how you access treatment.
NHS prescriptions
If you receive Sildenafil through an NHS prescription, the price is the same regardless of which pharmacy dispenses it. The current NHS prescription charge in England is £9.90 per item (1).
Prescription quantities can vary depending on your circumstances and prescriber. The NHS does not routinely prescribe branded viagra except in limited circumstances, so you may see the generic version on your prescription.
Over the counter (Viagra Connect)
If you’re buying Sildenafil over the counter, only 50mg tablets are available without a prescription (2).
You’ll be able to find branded 50mg Viagra Connect at most pharmacies, but you may also come across own-brand 50mg Sildenafil tablets, or generic OTC Sildenafil products, which contain the same active ingredient, and therefore work in the same way, but typically cost less.
Tesco does not advertise pricing for erectile dysfunction treatments as it does not offer online ordering, so you’ll have to check prices in-store. At the time of writing, Boots sells:
Product | 2 tablets | 4 tablets | 8 tablets | 12 tablets | 24 tablets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Viagra Connect 50mg | £11.99 | £22.99 | £38.99 | £56.09 | £109.99 |
Boots Sildenafil 50mg | – | £14.99 | £26.99 | £39.99 | £72.99 |
At Oxford Online Pharmacy, we also offer branded Viagra Connect and Eropid, a generic over-the-counter Sildenafil available to buy online.
While over-the-counter treatment can be convenient, it is often still more expensive than prescription generic Sildenafil, which is available in more strengths, larger pack sizes, and often at a lower cost.
Private prescription Sildenafil
If getting a private prescription, you have the option to buy branded or generic Sildenafil tablets in 25mg, 50mg, or 100mg strengths (3). Generic Sildenafil the cheapest option regardless of provider, because it contains the same active ingredient but is no longer a branded medicine.
Tesco does not offer a private online prescribing service for Sildenafil, but the prices at Boots are:
Sildenafil strength | 4 tablets | 8 tablets | 16 tablets |
|---|---|---|---|
25mg | £16.00 | £24.00 | £45.00 |
50mg | £14.00 | £26.99 | £45.00 |
100mg | £25.00 | £35.00 | £56.00 |
Boots currently also runs promotions, which can make the cost of Sildenafil even lower. At the time of writing, they have a 15% off “Subscribe and Save” offer for eligible repeat patients.
For price comparison, Oxford Online Pharmacy offers generic Sildenafil tablets for even less, currently offering four 50mg tablets for £8.19.
Explore our generic Sildenafil tablets or branded Viagra, available online after a consultation.
How do Oxford Online Pharmacy’s prices compare?
At Oxford Online Pharmacy, current generic Sildenafil prices are:
Sildenafil strength | 4 tablets | 8 tablets | 16 tablets | 32 tablets | 64 tablets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25mg | £5.89 | £9.49 | £14.98 | £31.99 | £45.49 |
50mg | £8.19 | £13.79 | £22.79 | £41.35 | £63.94 |
100mg | £8.19 | £14.89 | £25.85 | £41.98 | £69.98 |
You may notice that we offer generic Sildenafil in packs of up to 64 tablets, compared with a maximum of 16 tablets through Boots’ online service. If Sildenafil is suitable for your ongoing treatment, larger pack sizes can often reduce the cost per tablet.
We also offer branded Viagra if you would prefer the original branded treatment.
What should you look for beyond cost?
Sildenafil is normally cheaper at online pharmacies. But while price matters, it shouldn’t be the only thing you compare, as fake Viagra is sold by illegitimate sites.
To stay safe when buying prescription treatments online:
Make sure the pharmacy is licensed. In the UK, Sildenafil should only be supplied by registered online pharmacies after a medical consultation. If a website allows you to add prescription Sildenafil straight to your basket, that is a major red flag.
Understand what can be bought without a prescription. Only 50mg of Sildenafil is available over the counter after a pharmacist consultation. Higher strengths, different doses, and generic prescription Sildenafil should always involve an online doctor service.
Check independent customer reviews. Looking at platforms like Trustpilot can help you understand service quality, delivery reliability, and customer experience. Oxford Online Pharmacy is currently rated 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot from more than 33,000 reviews.
Compare the full cost, not just the tablet price. A lower tablet price does not always mean a lower total cost. Some providers charge separately for consultations, prescriptions, or delivery. At Oxford Online Pharmacy, our ED consultations are free.
Should you choose Tesco, Boots, or an online pharmacy?
Price comparisons can be helpful, but choosing erectile dysfunction treatment is about more than finding the cheapest option.
A consultation allows you to check that Sildenafil is safe for you, understand the different strengths available, and explore other treatment options if needed. At Oxford Online Pharmacy, our online consultation is confidential, free, and reviewed by qualified prescribers.
Explore our generic Sildenafil tablets or branded Viagra, available online after a consultation.
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References
NHS. NHS prescription charges [Internet]. nhs.uk. 2024.
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. MHRA reclassifies Viagra Connect tablets to a Pharmacy medicine [Internet]. GOV.UK. 2017.
NHS. How and when to take sildenafil [Internet]. nhs.uk. 2022.