Rising to the occasion: What you need to know about erectile dysfunction

Demand for Viagra has soared since it went for sale over the counter a year ago.  But the drug must be seen as one of a range of treatment options for erectile dysfunction, say experts 

Some pharmacies have seen sales of Viagra double or triple since it became available over the counter

THE lives of men who struggle with erectile dysfunction (ED) were transformed in 1998, when sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, became available as a prescription medicine in Ireland. Since January 2021, the drug can be bought over the counter with no need for a prescription from a GP.

Pharmacies are reporting significant increases in sales.