Black market medications warning as millions of pills seized
Summary
Government agencies in the UK have taken away 57 million doses of unapproved medications from the black market over the past five years. These medicines include painkillers and erectile dysfunction drugs, which can be dangerous because they do not meet safety standards. Doctors warn that buying these drugs can harm people’s health and mask serious medical issues.Key Facts
- 57 million doses of unauthorised medication were seized in the UK in the last five years.
- The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) warns these drugs do not meet quality and safety standards.
- The most common unlicensed drugs seized last year were for erectile dysfunction.
- Painkillers, particularly Tramadol, were the second most seized medication.
- Buying these drugs can result in incorrect dosages and increased risk of overdose.
- Doctors are concerned these medicines may hide symptoms without treating the underlying health issues.
- Campaigns have been started to raise awareness about the risks of buying medicines online.
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