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Drug banned in Guernsey amid fears it's not fit for consumption

Guernsey's health department is urging all users or former users of a controversial cancer drug GcMAF to contact their GP.

The unlicenced drug has been banned after its UK factory closed amid fears materials used aren't fit for human consumption.

Hundreds of islanders have already pleaded with politicians and health officials to have the ban lifted.

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GcMAF fact sheet for FAQs

The Health Department in Guernsey has issued a fact sheet in response to questions over the import ban on GcMAF.

Click here for GcMAF FAQs

The unlicensed medicine was banned by authorities earlier this month, after the UK regulator warned it could pose a significant risk to health.

Hundreds of people have pleaded with politicians and health officials to have the ban lifted.

Some say the protein drug has been keeping them alive.

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