Court blocks sale of lovers' drink

London - The imminent British launch of a new drink for lovers under the name Viagrene was blocked by a High Court judge yesterday…

London - The imminent British launch of a new drink for lovers under the name Viagrene was blocked by a High Court judge yesterday - after objections from the maker of Viagra.

Viagrene, a blue-coloured beverage in a red-capped blue bottle already on sale in Finland and Sweden, is promoted as a non-pharmaceutical soft drink contain natural herbal extracts, including an aphrodisiac.

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