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March, the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra has been available here over the counter. i was among many in the medical profession who were wary of the move. i feared that being able to buy it sends the wrong message about a potent drug with potentially fatal side-effects. indeed, figures released this week show that this year alone there have been seven deaths linked to the little blue pill. There’s a very good reason why it remains a prescription-only medication in most countries.