Court slaps online drug company with $10 million fine for marketing 'dangerous' products

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Federal Court slaps online drug company with $10 million fine for marketing 'dangerous' products

The Federal Court found Peptide Clinics had been"obstructive" during the TGA investigationOne of the drugs was caught up in the Essendon doping scandal

The court found Peptide Clinics had been"obstructive" during the Therapeutic Goods Administration investigation into its practices before revelations it had been using doctors banned from prescribing peptides to prescribe the drugs. Federal Court Judge Jayne Jagot found the Sydney-based company — which is now in liquidation — had engaged in misleading and false advertising and slapped the business with a $10 million fine.The court was told first-time customers were asked to complete a medical questionnaire to gain access to an exclusive part of Peptide Clinics' website where Schedule 4 substances, which required a prescription, could be purchased for up to $1,400.

 

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Why is OZ TV being Inundated by Medical Adds like USA TV PLEASE Stop this Brainwashing

What a joke, fine them $10mil and they are in liquidation! Not a snowflake’s chance in hell of even getting $10 :-)

Otherwise it's just buying drugs online. The production of packaging is easily replicated and drug quality and checks aren't always the best but hey, just allow them to peddle their fake medications, or just avoiding scheduled pricing in place for Pharmacists.👎🏻

and yet the same court allows the sale of products known to kill.

Teach them the right way to muscle in on the racket

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