Head of the Pharmacists Syndicate, Joe Salloum, banned pharmacists from “promoting any product under penalty of prosecution."

In an issued statement on Friday, Salloum underlined the need to adhere to the laws of practicing the pharmacy profession, which stipulate that "it is prohibited to advertise any pharmacy, or promote any medicinal product, food supplement, or medical item."

"This comes in the wake of the recent increase in violations of all kinds on social networking sites, which undermine the image and role of the pharmacist and the patient’s health," Salloum explained.

He urged all pharmacists to immediately refrain from all forms of advertising and promotion of any product, under any circumstances, and to close all pages designated for that, as well as to refrain from advertising or partaking in media appearances, under penalty of accountability and prosecution according to the laws of practicing the pharmacy profession.