Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 44361

Internet: Drugs

Tabled: 4 April 2025

Answered: 14 April 2025

Question

Ben Coleman

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to restrict the online (a) advertising and (b) selling of (i) image and performance enhancing drugs and (ii) anabolic steroids to children and young people.

Answer

Feryal Clark

It is not permitted to advertise prescription-only medicines such as anabolic steroids. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is responsible for regulating and investigating advertising in the UK, including online.Additionally, the Online Safety Act r...

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