{"id":65649,"date":"2015-12-17T16:15:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-17T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=ca1378a0414cb82d9d2c7385009732d0"},"modified":"2015-12-17T16:15:00","modified_gmt":"2015-12-17T16:15:00","slug":"press-release-former-doctor-sentenced-for-selling-medicines-illegally-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=65649","title":{"rendered":"Press release: Former doctor sentenced for selling medicines illegally"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A 67 year old retired doctor has been given a suspended prison sentence at Southwark Crown Court today for the illegal sale and supply of medicines. <\/p>\n

Dr Raghbir Singh pleaded guilty to selling an unauthorised medicine and for selling prescription-only medicines without a valid prescription. He was sentenced to 4 months in prison, suspended for 18 months, with 2 months under a curfew where he is not allowed out between 8pm and 7am. All of the medicines Dr Singh supplied were for use in the treatment of male pattern baldness.<\/p>\n

Between August 2012 and November 2013, Dr Singh supplied medicines through a website without holding any consultations with patients. <\/p>\n

Alastair Jeffrey, Head of Enforcement, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA<\/abbr>) said:<\/p>\n

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MHRA<\/abbr> is responsible for protecting public health and we will continue to seek out and prosecute those who recklessly endanger the public by distributing medicines illegally.<\/p>\n

Buying medicines through unregulated sources can put you at serious risk as you have no idea what you are getting and how it will affect you.<\/p>\n

If you require treatment for a medical condition, a visit to your GP or pharmacist is the best course of action. Prescription and pharmacy medicines should always be obtained from a legitimate high street or online pharmacy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Background<\/h2>\n

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency<\/a>
\nis responsible for regulating all medicines and medical devices in the UK by ensuring they work and are acceptably safe. All our work is underpinned by robust and fact-based judgements to ensure that the benefits justify any risks. MHRA<\/abbr> is a centre of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency which also includes the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC)<\/a> and the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD)<\/a>. MHRA<\/abbr> is an executive agency of the Department of Health. <\/p>\n

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Media enquiries<\/h3>\n
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\nNews centre<\/span>
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\n151 Buckingham Palace Road
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\nVictoria<\/span>
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\n Email<\/span>
\n newscentre@mhra.gsi.gov.uk<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

\n During office hours:<\/span>
\n 020 3080 7651\n <\/p>\n

\n Out of office hours:<\/span>
\n 07770 446 189\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. For real-time updates including the latest press releases and news statements, see our Twitter channel at https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/mhrapress<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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