Ads for prescription-only medicines, such as weight-loss drugs, prohibited in all forms of media, says Singapore

In the online advertisements seen by ST, the telehealth operators either featured the Saxenda pen with its label covered, or used a blue pen that resembles the product. - PHOTO: REUTERS

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Advertisements for prescription-only medications for weight loss and other treatments are not allowed in all forms of media, the Singapore health authorities told The Straits Times.

This is after a spate of online ads appeared on social media to promote weight-loss treatments available on telehealth platforms.