Two Men Fined For Selling Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, UK

Main Category: Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation
Also Included In: Medical Malpractice / Litigation
Article Date: 14 Feb 2008 - 5:00 PDT

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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency successfully prosecuted two men on 7 February 2008 at Bradford Magistrates Court for selling unlicensed medicines. David Tetley, (61) retired, and Stephen Evans, (49) unemployed, of 554 Leeds Road, Idle, Bradford, BD10 8JH, they pleaded guilty to the illegal sale and supply of Kamagra, Kamagra Oral Jelly and Loveagra.

Tetley and Evans were advertising the drugs in 'Shout' a gay publication. The MHRA was alerted to the advert and carried out a test purchase. The defendants were fined by the Court a total of £545 each.

Mick Deats, Head of Enforcement and Intelligence says "This successful prosecution highlights the robust action the MHRA takes against anyone, even first time offenders such as Tetley and Evans, who commit offences under medicines legislation".

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If an individual is convicted of offences under the Medicines Act 1968, they can be sentenced to a maximum of two years imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine. Where appropriate the MHRA will use the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 to determine whether or not benefits were accrued through criminal activity and will recoup illicit earnings if the individual is found guilty. If an individual is convicted of offences under the Trade Marks Act 1994, they can be sentenced to a maximum of 10 years imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.

The MHRA is the government agency responsible for ensuring that medicines and medical devices work, and are acceptably safe. No product is risk-free. Underpinning all our work lie robust and fact-based judgements to ensure that the benefits to patients and the public justify the risks. We keep watch over medicines and devices, and take any necessary action to protect the public promptly if there is a problem. We encourage everyone -the public and healthcare professionals as well as the industry - to tell us about any problems with a medicine or medical device, so that we can investigate and take any necessary action.

http://www.mhra.gov.uk