Samuel Duckworth
20 Oct 2014 · Coroner Andrew Harris · London (Inner South)
A similar concern from this report was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. unrestricted internet purchase of prescription-only medication
“Mr [name redacted] had consulted a psychiatrist and offered help with alcoho! withdrawal and psychological therapies for mood swings, anxiety and impulse control. He was only prescribed a small amount of Diazepam, which | infer is because of the risks of abuse. Yet he had no difficulty in purchasing these prescription only drugs on the internet, 20 empty packets being found at the scene”
Linked reports
Identical hazardConfidence 0.92 · high
This report
“He was only prescribed a small amount of Diazepam, which | infer is because of the risks of abuse. Yet he had no difficulty in purchasing these prescription only drugs on the internet, 20 empty packets being found at the scene”
Later report
“The evidence in this case demonstrated how easy it is for individuals to obtain large amounts of medication (including those normally deemed to be 'prescription only' drugs) over the internet.”
Responses
2014-0456-Response-by-Home-Office.pdf ↗· Department of Health and Social Care
Stated action
“The Government and law enforcement agencies take the issue of unlawful advertising and sales of drugs on the internet very seriously, and we continue to work with internet providers to ensure that they comply with the law. This can include closure of UK-based websites where they are found to be committing offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.”