2023 saw a significant rise in the seizure of illegal body image medicines by Ireland's Health Products Regulatory Authority, including anabolic steroids, Botox, and tanning aids.

2023 saw a significant increase in the seizure of illegal body image medicines such as anabolic steroids, Botox, and fake tanning aids by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) in Ireland. Seizures of anabolic steroids, sedatives, erectile dysfunction medicines, painkillers, and stimulants increased last year, with almost 900,000 units confiscated. The HPRA warned of the serious health dangers posed by sourcing prescription medicines online and from unauthorized sources. Online promotion and sales of these products are also on the rise.

March 28, 2024
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