Pfizer Not to Sell Viagra Over-the-counter in Europe
The makers of the anti-impotence drug Viagra have withdrawn an application to make the 50-milligram tablets available over the counter in Europe.
Following concerns raised by European regulators about supply, the company Pfizer took the decision.
According to a European Medicines Agency committee, there would be too little medical oversight – implying related problems like heart disease could be missed.
Pfizer had wanted to make 50mg tablets available over-the-counter. It said the move would help those men too embarrassed to seek help from their doctor.
Romance is Viagra for women
Natasha Bedingfield has said nothing is sexier to her than a bit of good old fashioned romance.
The singer explained this week that she and fiance Matt Robinson regularly exchange love letters and gifts like flowers and chocolates: “Romance is female Viagra.
“In reality, relationships have ups and downs. If someone is worth enough to you, then you both fight to stay true through the tough times.
“Advice to guys: Keep the romance alive. Simple things like giving flowers or remembering special dates may sound cheesy but they do work.”
Natasha and Matt announced their engagement in September.
Fake Viagra passed through Malta
Customs officers at Le Havre have intercepted an important quantity of fake Viagra, which had passed through Malta on its way to Honduras. The total estimated price of the consignment is around e6 million.
Within the consignment, 50,000 blue pills imitated the Viagra marque of Pfizer, while a further 350,000 yellow pills were fakes of Viagra’s competitor, Cialis, produced by the company Eli Lilly.
A further 11 million white pills were intended to become synthetic drugs.
The consignment had been taken aboard at Latakia in Syria and transboarded at Malta before arriving at Le Havre on its way to Honduras.
Over-the-counter Viagra bid ends
The makers of the anti-impotence drug Viagra have withdrawn an application for the medicine to be available without a prescription.
Pfizer took the decision after concerns were raised by European regulators about supply.
A European Medicines Agency committee said there would be too little medical oversight – meaning related problems like heart disease could be missed.
Around 35 million men have taken Viagra globally since its launch a decade ago.
Pfizer had wanted to make 50mg tablets available over-the-counter.
It said the move would help those men too embarrassed to seek help from their doctor.
European regulators deny Pfizer’s request to make Viagra OTC
European regulators denied Pfizer’s request to make its erectile dysfunction drug Viagra available over-the-counter.
The drug giant said Thursday it withdrew its application to the European Medicines Agency.
Since its introduction more than a decade ago, Viagra has been used by more than 35 million men worldwide.
New York-based drug firm Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) has about 1,200 employees in research and development operations in the St. Louis area. Its Chesterfield facility is 900,000 square feet and includes 250 laboratories.