Sedatives and anabolic steroids made up more than half of the nearly 875,000 units of illegal medicines seized by health authorities last year. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) warned of the health risks of buying prescription drugs online or from unauthorized sources. The detained medications also included erectile dysfunction treatments, analgesics, stimulants, and cosmetic treatments like Botox and Melanotan 2. Anabolic steroid detentions increased by 20%, with concerns about serious health complications. HPRA shut down websites advertising illegal medicines and emphasized the dangers of using unregulated drugs. They advised anyone using unauthorized medications to stop and seek medical help.
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Almost 875,000 unregulated medicines detained by health authorities in 2023
