State body warns Czechs against buying fake medicines on web

The State Institute for the Control of Medicines has launched a campaign warning Czechs against buying fake and illegal medications on the internet. Last year alone, the institute uncovered 2,000 cases of counterfeit medicines, some of which it said could have been very dangerous to health. It drew particular attention to “lifestyle” drugs such as anabolic steroids and those for erectile dysfunction and weight loss. The Institute has posted videos warning against fake meds on a dedicated website.

Author: Ian Willoughby