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<p>The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has the same powers
available to other regulatory organisations and law enforcement agencies when addressing
offending online. MHRA takes proportionate action, on a case-by-case basis, to enforce
the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 in respect of the illegal sale and supply of
second generation glucagon-like peptide 1 weight management medications and other
potentially hazardous medications. In cases of serious non-compliance, the agency
has the power to undertake formal criminal investigations and, where appropriate and
evidentially supported, prosecution through the Crown Prosecution Service.</p><p>As
this is primarily an online threat, MHRA works closely with social media providers,
search engines and the broader internet industry to prevent and disrupt illegal sales
and to identify and bring those responsible into compliance with the regulations.</p><p>Through
its #Fakemeds campaign, MHRA uses social media and other channels to share safety
advice and guidance with the public. The aim is to help patients protect their health
by offering quick and easy tools and resources to help them avoid fake medical products
when shopping online. With practical tips on how to recognise illegally trading websites
and case studies of commonly falsified medicines, it also aims to educate the public
on the dangers of buying unlicensed or fake medicines and empower them to make the
right choices for their health.</p>
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