‘Coronavirus IV therapy’ clinics face prosecution over adverts

By 2020-04-27Science & Tech
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Online ads promoting intravenous drips that make false claims related to Covid-19 face prosecution by the state.

The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) says companies that breach its guidelines will be referred to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Three clinics had ads banned last week after suggesting vitamin-drip therapy offered protection against the disease.

NHS England has previously criticised companies for peddling fake remedies.

Its guidelines state companies must not make direct or indirect claims IV drips can treat or prevent viral conditions such as coronavirus.

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