An operator who illegally sold so-called "Baekok injections" and "garlic injections" worth 160 million won without a doctor's prescription has been handed over to prosecutors. The Ministery of Food and Drug Safety said on the 12th that A had been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of violating the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act. A's criminal revenue of 70 million won was requested for preservation for confiscation before indictment. This is to prevent the disposal of unlawfully obtained revenue until the suspect's sentence is finalized.
According to the Ministery of Food and Drug Safety, from April last year to April this year, A is suspected of illegally selling more than 100 types of prescription drugs such as Baekok injections and garlic injections to 156 people online. A reportedly received money in cash or by bank transfer, then sent the drugs by parcel delivery or handed them over in person. Prescription drugs require a doctor's prescription. Buyers purchased drugs online at low prices without going to a hospital.
A originally supplied drugs to hospitals. A was found to have ordered more drugs than needed from a wholesaler, delivered only some to hospitals, and siphoned off the rest.
A Baekok injection mixes glutathione into a basic IV solution, and a garlic injection mixes vitamin B1 and other ingredients. Baekok injections were originally prescribed to prevent neurological disorders, but after reports that complexions improved after receiving them, some people have sought them for cosmetic purposes. Garlic injections should be prescribed to patients with vitamin deficiency, but they have recently drawn interest for fatigue recovery. The Ministery of Food and Drug Safety said, "If these are misused or overused, side effects such as lowered blood pressure, abnormal pulse, and shock may occur," adding, "A doctor's prescription is essential."