A RECORD 518 men in a year needed hospital treatment for painful erections, figures show. And the NHS prescribed Viagra a record 4.7million times last year. Priapism is a rare side-effect of Viagra and can also be caused by blood flow problems. “If you notice prolonged, painful erections, consult your GP.”Last year NHS bosses spent £20million on tackling erectile dysfunction in England. Inside UK’s fake Viagra epidemic…agonising three-day effects, 50p hits and deadly drugs, drywall & ink used as ‘fillers’

Source: The Times September 28, 2025 22:07 UTC