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MRHA seizes dangerous slimming pills (10 November 2015)

Date: 10/11/2015
Duncan Lewis, Legal News Solicitors, MRHA seizes dangerous slimming pills

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has seized 23,000 doses of potentially dangerous slimming pills with an estimated value of £30,000, during a raid on an address in Waterlooville, Hampshire.

During an inspection, MHRA enforcement officers found approximately 23,000 unlicensed slimming tablets, which included products marketed as “herbal” or “natural”, when they contained the banned pharmaceutical ingredient sibutramine.

Sibutramine was licensed as the medicine Reductil until 2010, when it was withdrawn across Europe and the US, due to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes associated with the use of the drug.

MHRA Head of Operations, Danny Lee-Frost, said:

“The action we have taken to seize these products demonstrates our total commitment to tackling this dangerous and illegal trade – and protect patients.

“Criminals involved in the illegal supply of medical products aren’t interested in your health – they are only interested in your money.

“To protect your health, visit your GP, get a correct diagnosis – and buy medicines from a legitimate high street or registered pharmacy which can trade online.

“The Internet offers access to a vast number of websites offering a wide range of products marketed as ‘slimming pills’ or ‘diet pills’.

“Many make attractive claims and offer ‘quick-fix’ solutions. Be aware that ‘natural’ doesn’t always mean safe.

“The reality is that many of these pills will not be licensed medicines and therefore their contents are unknown.

“Chances are they simply will not work, but may contain dangerous ingredients. The consequences can be devastating.

“MHRA will continue to work with UK law enforcement agencies to crack down on those who put public health at risk.”

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is responsible for regulating all medicines and medical devices in the UK, by ensuring they work and are acceptably safe. The MHRA is also an executive agency of the Department of Health.

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