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Prescription medicines over the internet – Is it legal?

HealthExpress.co.uk is proud to be the first truly online clinic in the UK, having been reviewed by the MHRA. We feel it is our obligation to ensure that our customers are kept informed and protected from the current illegalities surrounding online prescription websites. We strongly advise you to be aware of the following on the websites of non-compliant online medicine retailers:

The selling of prescription drugs without prior medical consultation is illegal and a criminal offence. The description and promotion of prescription drugs without prior medical consultation is illegal and a criminal offence. The pricing of prescription drugs without prior medical consultation is illegal and a criminal offence.
If you encounter any of the above practises, it would be extremely advisable to avoid these websites and to report them to the MHRA as they may be putting you and others at serious risk.

		Other misleading promotion includes: Advertising product substitutes as genuine products and consequently charging at lower prices for generic alternatives Advertising products in UK sterling whilst charging in another currency and consequently charging you for the exchange rate variation Falsely claiming to be a UK pharmacy thus resulting in delayed delivery times, added tax charges and compromised privacy at customs. Offering loose tablets or offering medication not in blister packs - some customers of other websites have reported how their order from a competitor came loose in a brown paper envelope - this is highly dangerous and often you cannot tell when ordering. Foreign medication - this is a very common practice from websites claiming that they are British. You should never touch medicine not meant for this country as you will have no guarantee over its safety. Never deal with any website that does not have full contact details - are you sure you will get your treatment after paying?
HealthExpress.co.uk is committed to bringing you a safe and legal online experience designed to help diagnose and treat conditions such as impotence, obesity and male pattern baldness.

HealthExpress.co.uk provides:

An entirely discreet and comprehensive online clinic service.
UK Doctors & Pharmacies.
Genuine branded treatments.
Secure ordering.
Express next-day delivery.
Patient support.
Compliant with MHRA guidelines.

Purchasing prescription drugs with out a prescription is illegal

Illegal Operators

There are a number of UK based websites that are believed to contravene The Medicines (Advertising) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994/1932, as amended – the “Advertising Regulations” which implement Council Directive 92/28/EEC, codified under Title VIII of Council Directive 2001/83/EC. We will not publish specific names on this website as this is against our policy (although we have been given authority by our legal team), however if you feel that you need to know more about any specific website and its compliance, please contact us and we will help you directly without prejudice.