I've just received this email from MedExpress:
We’re writing to inform you of an urgent change to the MedExpress referral scheme Terms and Conditions.
Effective immediately, we are tightening the rules around how referral codes may be used in direct response to the evolution of regulatory guidance, particularly due to the growing visibility of weight loss treatments online. These changes are designed to protect both our business and our customers from potential enforcement action.
Please read the following carefully:
🚫 Referral codes must not be shared publicly.
This includes posting on social media, online forums, or any other public channels including review sites such as Trustpilot.
✅ Referral codes are for private use only.
They are intended for use by close friends and family, not the general public.
🔎 We are actively monitoring public platforms.
We have introduced AI-powered tools to detect where and how codes are being shared online.
❌ Any code found posted in public spaces will be suspended.
We will also remove any credit earned while the code was publicly shared.
⏳ Already posted your code? You have 48 hours to remove the post.
You have 48 hours to remove a social post where you have previously shared your codes. After this grace period, we will begin revoking credits linked to non-compliant posts.
This is not a decision we’ve taken lightly, but the regulatory environment is shifting and we are committed to acting swiftly to remain compliant.
We appreciate your cooperation in taking this seriously.
The MedExpress Team