BBC
Dewormer and scabies drugs being sold as cancer treatments, BBC investigation finds
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
A BBC investigation identified stair lift and mobility equipment sellers offering antiparasitic medications—typically used to treat parasitic infections and scabies—as cancer treatments. One terminally ill patient was approached by a stair lift salesman who claimed the drugs could shrink tumours. The investigation did not specify which deworming or scabies medications were being marketed or provide details on the scope of the sales operation.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0m7wvpwjzeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
