UNREGULATED ONLINE PROMOTION OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES: A GROWING PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN We wish to draw the attention of influencers, digital content creators, pharmaceutical sellers, and the general public to the growing and dangerous trend of promoting POMs on social media.

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We have taken note of your growing influence in the wellness/fitness space & acknowledge the positive impact you are making... While we believe you intend to inform & help, such communication unfortunately falls within the promotion of prescription medicines, which is prohibited.

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Following Dr. @ReubenKigame's petition yesterday, the High Court judge Justice Lawrence Mugambi, issues a conservatory order suspending the enforcement of the computer and cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2025.

The safety of using OTC drugs heavily depends on the accuracy of self-diagnosis. This leaves a huge room for error. Therefore, consult a pharmacist or a physician.

Ask a pharmacist to check for potential interactions when you are using other drugs. Ask a pharmacist to identify possible side effects and what you should do Incase they occur.

Read the label carefully to determine the correct dose and precautions, including what conditions would make the drug a poor choice. Always, ask a pharmacist what the most appropriate ingredient or product is.

Products that have the fewest appropriate ingredients are relatively safer. Products which attempt to relieve every possible symptom are likely to expose you to unnecessary drugs, posing additional risks and cost more.

Over the counter drugs are those available without a prescription. When choosing any of them, make sure the self diagnosis is as accurate as possible. Choose a product because the ingredients are appropriate for the condition, not because the product has a familiar brand name.

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