Criminals exploit ‘stigma and embarrassment’ to sell fake erectile dysfunction drugs

UK officials have seized almost 20m fake pills since 2021, many containing incorrect doses or toxic ingredients

Men have been warned against buying illegal erectile dysfunction pills online after nearly 20m pills - enough to fill two doubledecker buses - were seized in the last five years.

The stigma and embarrassment" of erectile dysfunction is being exploited by criminals", according to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).