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Apetamin: Instagram criticised over weight gain drug – BBC News
NHS England calls for a clamp down on the targeting of the “dangerous” unlicensed drug at young women.
By Anna CollinsonHealth correspondent
NHS England has urged Instagram to clamp down on accounts selling an unlicensed, “dangerous” drug mainly targeted at younger women and girls.
The sale of Apetamin is illegal in the UK, but BBC Three revealed it is available in shops and online.
In an open letter, NHS leaders say they are concerned about the product’s promotion and the impact on physical and mental health.
Instagram say selling non-medical drugs is “strictly against our policies”.
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