FOI release

Channel 4 News - FOI - ED pills

Case reference FOI2026/00588

Received 29 May 2026

Published 6 July 2026

Request

Please provide me with the following information under the Freedom of Information Act. 1. How many erectile dysfunction pills have been seized by the MHRA in the first five months of 2026 (January to May?) 1a) Of these, how many were legitimate pills/brands and how many were deemed to be fake pills/brands? If it is not possible to provide some of the data requested, I would be grateful if you could provide whichever elements of this FOI request are eligible for release.

Response

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Documents

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