Premature ejaculation medicine

Dapoxetine (Priligy)

Dapoxetine

Priligy, approved in Europe and much of Asia, has never been approved in Japan, so it is available only as an imported, self-paid prescription from men's health clinics. Bringing your own is allowed under the 1-month rule. It is an SSRI-type drug and should not be combined with other antidepressants.

At a glance
Prescription status
Not approved in Japan
Over the counter
Not sold OTC
Bringing it into Japan
✓ 1 month Rx / 2 months OTC
Names abroad
Priligy · 프릴리지

Over the counter

Not approved in Japan. Men's clinics import it and prescribe off-label at full cost.

Prescription products in Japan

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Products on Japan's national drug price list. Prescription only: a clinic visit is needed, and pharmacies may substitute a generic with the same ingredient.

Dosage forms

Product names are shown in Japanese, exactly as printed on the package and the prescription. Show this page at the pharmacy.

All listed products (0) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12

Bringing it into Japan

Not approved in Japan, so it cannot be prescribed or bought here. Bringing your own supply for personal use follows the normal rule: up to 1 month of prescription medicine without paperwork.

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Names abroad

UKPriligy
Korea프릴리지
China必利劲
Taiwan必利勁

Sources

  1. Health Insurance Claims Review & Reimbursement Services — Drug master (NHI drug price list) shinryohoshu.mhlw.go.jp — 2026-08-12
  2. Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare — Bringing medicines for personal use into Japan mhlw.go.jp

This page describes how a medicine is regulated and sold in Japan. It is not medical advice and does not cover dosing for your situation; follow your doctor's and pharmacist's instructions.