Patients and public: Buying medicines online and counterfeit medicines

Woman buying a medicine onlineCounterfeit medicines and medicines bought online are an increasing problem, both in the UK and globally.

This page provides links to information about the risks of buying medicines over the internet and counterfeit medicines and devices.

 

Buying medicines over the internet

The established way to obtain medicines is from a pharmacist. Increasingly, however, purchases are being made over the internet.

It is important to take great care when buying medicines over the internet, particularly if the medicine concerned would normally only be available from your high street pharmacy.

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Counterfeit medicines and devices

The supply of counterfeit medicines and medical devices is a growing problem worldwide and one which the MHRA is taking very seriously. Find out more about the risks of buying counterfeit medicines and devices.

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Page last modified: 31 March 2010