Hi,
I purchased a prescription only medication online about 2 months ago. (Call me stupid but I didn't think it was illegal). About 2 weeks ago I got a letter from customs to say that the parcel had been sent to the Medicines board and that they would be in touch shortly.
They were - got a letter basically telling me it was illegal to buy prescription medicine in this way.
They want me to reply back to them within 2 weeks to detail:
(a) - where I bought the product (online site - to be honest I don't know if I still have the details!)
(b) - how I heard of this outlet.
They want me to do this before they 'assess my case' further.
I basically want to know what kind of trouble I'm in?
Basically could I be prosecuted and do I need to get legal representation?
Thanks,
M
Under the Irish Medicines Board Act 1995-2006 it is illegal to supply prescription medication through the internet. Those who buy it online are not breaking the law, but risk the items being seized by the board, which monitors the supply of such medicines.
tell em to whistle,you didnt try to conceal anything,there not illegal drugs,they shouldnt be available if there illegal,you cant buy heroin online.
Stuff bought online is generally far, far cheaper.Sparkee your a genuis. Why buy perscription drugs online if they're so easy to get here?
Stuff bought online is generally far, far cheaper.
I buy my contact lenses online. These too need a prescription. I wouldn't be very pleased if some irish board decided to confiscate them.
...got a letter basically telling me it was illegal to buy prescription medicine in this way.
They want me to reply back to them within 2 weeks to detail:
(a) - where I bought the product (online site - to be honest I don't know if I still have the details!)
(b) - how I heard of this outlet.
They want me to do this before they 'assess my case' further.
Lol, no, I'm a doctor of the "unreal" variety.I'd have thought a Doctor would know!!
No, the IMB website lists many paracetamol 500g products that are licensed for OTC sale, and as far as I can see paracetamol is not — as my letter states — "pharmacy-confined" or "prescription-only". Or else every petrol station/newsagent/supermarket in the country is in breach.I think that strength of paracetamol may be - the OTC tablets are only 200mg.
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