🚨 Attention, social media users! 🚨 Sharing posts about weight-loss jabs could land you in hot water! 🚫 The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has cracked down on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook posts that tout these injections. They’ve banned posts featuring discount codes and referral links, explicitly targeting brands like Mounjaro. Why? Because these injections are prescription-only and it’s against the law to advertise them to the public. 😲
Here’s the lowdown: When you use affiliate or referral schemes, you might be promoting prescription meds unknowingly. Even if you’re just a regular person sharing on your social feed, if you’re plugging these meds, it counts as an ad. And yes, even your #WeightLossJourney hashtag can be flagged! 🚨
Both brands and individuals have to toe the line and make sure they’re playing by the rules. The ASA emphasises that promoting prescription meds irresponsibly can put people at risk. These are serious drugs that need a doctor’s oversight. 💊
The upshot? Whether you’re a brand, influencer, or just a social media enthusiast, promoting these kinds of meds online is a big no-no. The ASA is not leaving any stone unturned to keep everyone safe from misleading ads. 🙅♀️
Julian Beach from the MHRA reinforces that promoting these meds without proper medical supervision is a recipe for trouble. They’re doubling down on efforts to clamp down on anyone dodging the rules and putting your health at risk. 🩺
Stay safe, keep informed, and think twice before you hit that post button on weight-loss jabs! 🛑✨