The National Drug Organization is ringing the alarm.EOF) For serious health risk for those who buy drugs For diabetes and slimming from the internet.
At the same time, the AEO recalls that Greece is not allowed to sell any medicine.
The ruling for its announcement was the recent warning by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on the sharp increase in the EU’s illegal drugs in the GLP-1 fighters for weight loss and diabetes.
In this category they belong to:
- Semaglutide
- Liglutide
- Tirzepatide
As the AEO explains, Illegal drugs are often sold through malicious sites and promoted on social mediawhile Are not approved and do not meet the necessary quality standards, Security and efficiency.
Hundreds of fake Facebook profiles have been identified, as well as advertisements and listings of e -commerce on malicious sites, he says. Many of them are hosted outside the EU. In fact, to mislead consumers, malicious sources andthey are illegal use of formal logo and reference to false approvals and recommendations of either carriers or persons.
The AEO actively monitors illegal suppliers, both nationally and in the context of cross -border partnerships. It also systematically informs the public of the movement of illegal drugs. Further treatment includes measures such as withdrawal of products and blocking websites when possible.
Very high risk for health
Illegal drugs put public health at serious risk, the AEO stresses. They may not contain the stated active substance at all or even contain other harmful substances that are concealed by their composition. Therefore, Users of these drugs are at very high risk:
- Failure of treatment
- Unexpected and serious health problems
- Dangerous interactions with other medicines
GLP-1 receptor agonists are prescription drugs for serious diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity. It is necessary to be taken under the supervision of a doctor.
Consequently, patients who believe they could benefit from these medicines should consult their doctor. Must also Buy medicines only after a medical prescription and only from physical pharmacy stores.
What are the legal suppliers of drugs in Greece
In our country, web sale of medicines is not allowedthe AEO clarifies. Although in some countries there have been conditions for the safe sale of remotely from certified electronic pharmacies, this is not the case in Greece. The sale of online drugs (remotely) is completely prohibited.
Natural pharmacy stores remain the only reliable source of drug supply. Any supply of a drug from a non -reliable source (such as the internet) has become one of the most serious health risks to the user.
How do you understand that a drug can be illegal
A product is probably illegal if:
- Is advertised as ‘approved’ by a national authority or bears official national authority or EMA
- Sold via websites or social media
- Claims to be superior to approved treatments, without scientific elements;
- Not available through licensed pharmacies
Important information for patients and their families
- Illegal drugs are promoted online throughout the EU through malicious websites and social media, often using false allegations and reference to false approvals.
- They may not contain the stated active substance at all and may contain other harmful substances.
- Illegal drugs pose serious health risks, including failure of treatment, unexpected and serious unwanted actions and dangerous interactions with other medicines.
- The AEO and EMA do not support or promote specific medicines or trademarks. Any allegation indicates the opposite is false and aims to deceive the public.
- In Greece, web sale of medicines (distance sale) is not permitted.
- In Greece, prescription drugs are provided only by the natural stores of legal pharmacies with a prescription.
- The AEO calls on the public to be particularly cautious about online promotion and sale of medicines and to directly report to the AEO any suspicious websites, ads or products: [email protected]). This assistance is valuable in combating illegal products and movement networks and safeguarding public health.
Source: iatropedia.gr