Why should we not buy medicine from unauthorised people

it's illegal, pharmaceuticals could be extremely dangerous if you dont need them/ dont know what they are

As more people use the internet to understand their health issues, some also go online to buy prescription medicine.

But many online pharmacies are unregistered, so buying from them is potentially unsafe.

Medicine, such as Viagra for erectile dysfunction, and the cholesterol-lowering medication Lipitor (Atorvastatin), are often sold cheaply online and without a GP prescription or the advice of a pharmacist.

But this is risky because medicine should only be taken under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Their guidance on whether a medicine is suitable for you, the dosage, possible side effects, and any harmful interactions with other medicines is crucial.

Medicine from an unregistered website could also be dangerous to your health because it might be out of date, diluted or fake.

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