Erectile dysfunction medicine

Sildenafil (Viagra)

Sildenafil citrate · バイアグラ

Sildenafil (Viagra 25 and 50 mg, plus Japanese generics) is a prescription medicine paid for entirely by the patient. Clinics specializing in men's health prescribe it quickly, and it may be brought in for personal use under the 1-month rule. Beware of counterfeit products sold online; only pharmacies dispense the genuine product in Japan.

At a glance
Prescription status
Prescription only
Over the counter
Not sold OTC
Bringing it into Japan
✓ 1 month Rx / 2 months OTC
Names abroad
Viagra

Over the counter

Prescription only and not covered by insurance. Many men's clinics and online clinics prescribe it after a short consultation, at full cost; there is no OTC Viagra Connect as in the UK.

Prescription products in Japan

4 products

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.

Brand namesバイアグラ
Dosage formsOral
Strengths (oral)25mg · 50mg
Official price (per tablet or unit)¥684.2 – ¥1,404.1
Official NHI drug price. Patients with Japanese insurance pay 10–30%; visitors without it pay the full price plus consultation fees.

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

All listed products (4) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
バイアグラODフィルム25mgOral · ¥974.6/tablet
バイアグラODフィルム50mgOral · ¥1,404.1/tablet
バイアグラ錠25mgOral · ¥684.2/tablet
バイアグラ錠50mgOral · ¥927.4/tablet

Bringing it into Japan

Up to a 1-month supply of prescription medicine, or 2 months of OTC medicine, without any paperwork. For more, apply for a Yakkan Shoumei (import confirmation) before travel.

How to apply for a Yakkan Shoumei (article)

Getting it prescribed in Japan

Any clinic can prescribe it after a consultation. Bring the original packaging or a medication list. Use the hospital finder to find clinics with English-speaking staff or an international patient office.

Find a clinic by language

Names abroad

USViagra
UKViagra, Viagra Connect
Korea비아그라, 팔팔정
China万艾可
Taiwan威而鋼

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.