Viagra and The Great Price Slash
I was quite astounded to find out how the price of Viagra has come down. So much so that
Viagra is now cheaper than Cialis!
Why Drug Prices Come Down
It seems that when the patent of a particular drug expires then the generic version comes out and there goes the neighborhood – I mean there goes the price – to rock bottom.
The patent for Viagra expired in 2013 and the drug that used to cost R900 / 4 tablets is now only between
(2019 Price ZAR194)
2022 Price incl. dispensing fee ZAR129
One of the main things clients say when the discussion of erectile enhancing drugs raise its head is the issue of Viagra costing a virtual arm and leg.
Any of the following medications are still better than anything you may be tempted to buy off the internet, the sex shop or even the local filling station.
I am not a qualified Pharmacist so speaking from the point of what I gather from my clients, some Dr Goggle research and the kind people at the chemist - here are:
The differences between Viagra / Levitra / Cialis ?
UPDATED Jun2022 in Green so you can see the differences between 2019 and 2022
VIAGRA
2019
100mg ZAR197 / 4 Tablets
2022
50mg ZAR97.07 + Vat ZAR16.90 + Dispensing Fee RZA32.52 = R129
100mg ZAR194.15 + Vat ZAR29.69 + Dispensing Fee = ZAR227.00
Manufactured by Phizer
Dosage: 50mg l 100mg
Generic: Many incl Dynafil
Main ingredient Sildenafil (citrate).
Takes effect within 20 – 30 minutes.
Sildenafil is a short acting agent: 4 – 5 hours.
LEVITRA
2019
20mg ZAR584 / 4 Tablets.
2022
20mg ZAR651.91 + Vat ZAR89.40 + Dispensing Fee ZAR33.50 = R685
Manufactured by Bayer.
Dosage: 5mg l 10mg l 20mg
No generic available.
Main ingredient Vardenafil.
Takes effect within 30 minutes
Vardenafil lasts 4 – 6 hours.
A lower dose of Levitra can be taken on daily basis.
Only a light meal is recommended with Levitra.
CIALIS
2019
20mg ZAR519 / 4 Tablets
2022
20mg ZAR572.26 + Vat ZAR79.01 + Dispensing Fee ZAR33.50 = R605.76
5mg ZAR1118.25 + Vat ZAR150.23 + Dispensing Fee ZAR 33.50 =ZAR115175
Manufactured by Lilly.
Dosage: 5mg l 10mg l 20mg
Generic: Ciavor 20 mg R417 / 4 Tablets
Main ingredient: Tadalafil.
Takes effect within 15 – 20 minutes.
Also Called “The Weekend Special” as it can last 36 -72 hours.
A lower dose may be taken to build up and allow erection at any time.
Does not react to food intake.
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