Fake Online Pharmacies: Buying Medicines Online Safely

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About Course

Buying medicines online can be convenient, but fake and illegal websites sell medicines that may not work or may be dangerous, and they can steal your card details. Learn how to check an online pharmacy is genuine, the warning signs of a fake, and how to report a problem.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information to help you recognise and avoid scams. It is not medical advice – always speak to a pharmacist, GP or NHS 111 about your health and medicines.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the risks of fake and unlicensed medicines
  • Check whether an online pharmacy is registered in Great Britain or Northern Ireland
  • Know how prescription-only medicines should be supplied online
  • Know how to report suspected fake medicines and scam websites

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Why fake online pharmacies are a risk
  • How to check an online pharmacy is genuine
  • Reporting problems and getting help

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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