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<p>In the United Kingdom, there are legal controls on the retail sale, supply and
advertising of medicines which are set out in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012.
These apply without distinction to medicines advertised, sold or supplied through
the internet.</p><p> </p><p>This means that Prescription Only (POM) and Pharmacy medicines
(P) can only be sold or supplied at registered pharmacy premises by, or under the
supervision of, a pharmacist. Furthermore, POMs can only be sold or supplied in accordance
with a prescription from a doctor, dentist or relevant healthcare professional. POMs
cannot be advertised to the general public.</p><p> </p><p>The vast majority of antibiotics
are only available as POM for supply only under the supervision of a suitably qualified
healthcare professional.</p><p> </p><p>Websites offering to supply POMs without a
relevant prescription are in breach of UK legal requirements and the Medicines and
Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency will investigate and take appropriate action
including criminal investigation and prosecution.</p>
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