Tadalafil shortage!

User

Posted 02 Jul 2018 at 11:11

My local independent chemist seems to be having “difficulties“ presently procuring generic Tadalafil 5mg. Someone else here reported something similar last month.

I am surprised, as there now seem to be no less than five drug companies producing generics since Eli Lilly‘s patent for Cialis expired last year. I wonder if the chemist is trying to save money, as last month she prescribed the genuine Cialis, but in the the months before, generics.

All a bit of a moot point, really, as four weeks post-op there is no sign of life yet.....:-)

User

Posted 02 Jul 2018 at 12:33

Generic Tadalafil is not in shortage at all as far as I know. My GP / Chemist are chuffed it’s off license now and have agreed to me staying on it. Daily dose was my savior but only got it one year post op. It took prob 30 months to get back to normal if I’m honest. Keep it healthy with a daily pump and don’t give up hope

User

Posted 08 Nov 2024 at 14:43

Yes I can confirm the same situation exists in Dorset since August 2024. No 5mg or 2.5mg Tadalafil tablets but plenty of 25 mg tablets or the expensive Cilias tablets.

The chemists all claim the manufacturers are out of stock. But I personally believe its the NHS/ Nice who are somehow blocking it. Not sure why.

I go in every week to three different chemists and the answers vary from no stock, no idea when we will get some to more creative lies like oh we had some last week 🤣. They don’t even allow you to leave an email address so they can alert you when the tablets are in stock.

Its all very suspicious.

User

Posted 08 Nov 2024 at 14:53

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

Eli Lilly‘s patent for Cialis expired last year.

It expired in 2017.

I've had 5mg Tadalafil on repeat prescription since starting hormone therapy in Sep 2018, and it's always been generic (Mylan, Accord, etc). I haven't asked for it for a few years though.

Almost all the PDE5 inhibitor patents have expired now, just Avanafil holds out until next year.

User

Posted 09 Nov 2024 at 13:14

Trashman - Never had an issue here (south Gloc).

Picked up a repeat 28day 5mg Tadalafil prescription this morning (accord brand)

Is it the Pharmacy chain that you use that is the problem perhaps ?

Mines an Avicenna partner branch.

User

Posted 09 Nov 2024 at 20:55

Trashman,

I get the 20mg. dose of Tadalafil and split it into 4. There seems to be no shortage of the 20mg. tablets.

Best wishes,

JedSee.

User

Posted 10 Nov 2024 at 18:17

I had to wait a long time for my latest prescription….I only got half of the 2 monthly supply.

User

Posted 26 Mar 2026 at 07:56

Shortages can happen even with generics, often it’s just supply chain or your pharmacy switching suppliers to control costs, not a real global lack. Personally, I haven’t had any issues restocking Cialis (tadalafil), I always restock here:

👉 [Supplier link removed by moderators] they consistently have quality tadalafil in stock and fast delivery, so it works great for me, so it’s likely local rather than widespread. Check a couple of other pharmacies (including online ones), ask specifically for any available generic brand, and don’t worry too much about “no response” at 4 weeks post-op, that’s still very early, focus on rehab and consistency rather than immediate results.

Edited by moderator 24 Apr 2026 at 15:07 | Reason: Supplier link removed by moderators

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