Brits Warned: Avoid Faceless Online Drug Sellers

A 40-year-old woman is urging the public to avoid purchasing weight-loss drugs from anonymous online sellers due to a severe illness she experienced. Emma Dryer, from Nottingham, decided to try the injections after seeing them normalized by celebrity culture, but her purchase from an online vendor without any identity, weight, or medical history checks led to her becoming violently ill. She described the situation as the 'worst decision' she has ever made.

Dryer's experience comes as research indicates millions of Britons may be willing to bypass health checks for rapid weight loss. She found the instructions for the medication unclear and poorly printed, contributing to her incorrect dosage. This led to severe symptoms on Easter Sunday, including constant vomiting and collapse, leaving her bedridden and weak for five days. The situation escalated when she began vomiting blood.

She expressed concern over the lack of support and accountability from the online provider, stating they "didn't want to know." Dryer, who has a history of anorexia, believes she should not have been able to access prescription medication without proper checks. She now advocates for accessing such treatments only through regulated pharmacies or licensed clinics with qualified healthcare professionals overseeing screening, monitoring, and follow-up.