BBC investigation finds selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) are being sold illegally in shops and online
SARMs are not authorised for sale in the UK and should not be consumed. The RPS is calling for tightening of the rules surrounding their use and the Food Standards Agency is asking consumers who become aware of them on sale to report it to them or their local authority.
Source:
BBC Health News
SPS commentary:
SARMs are body-enhancing drugs, similar to anabolic steroids, which increase muscle mass and strength. They are only legal to buy for research purposes in the UK and are still under investigation for their long-term safety and potential health risks.
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society Director for Scotland and a member of the English Pharmacy Board were featured on various media outlets today, discussing the dangers of buying and using SARMs and why the laws surrounding them should be tightened.