The data were extracted from the successive annual reports prepared by the source.
The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) participated in actions against the illegal sale of medicines through the Internet at the international level. These actions are also carried out in coordination with the State Security Forces and Corps as well as with other health authorities both national and international.
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Number of withdrawals of unauthorized drugs in Spain 2010-2023
This statistic shows the number of withdrawals of unauthorized medicines by the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) in Spain from 2010 to 2023. In 2023, there was a total of only *** medicine withdrawal, indicating a decrease compared to the previous year.
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AEMPS. (June 18, 2024). Number of withdrawals of medications not authorized by the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) in Spain from 2010 to 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/1641061/number-of-withdrawals-of-unauthorized-medications-in-spain/
AEMPS. "Number of withdrawals of medications not authorized by the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) in Spain from 2010 to 2023." Chart. June 18, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 03, 2026. /statistics/1641061/number-of-withdrawals-of-unauthorized-medications-in-spain/
AEMPS. (2024). Number of withdrawals of medications not authorized by the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) in Spain from 2010 to 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 03, 2026. /statistics/1641061/number-of-withdrawals-of-unauthorized-medications-in-spain/
AEMPS. "Number of Withdrawals of Medications Not Authorized by The Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (Aemps) in Spain from 2010 to 2023." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 18 Jun 2024, /statistics/1641061/number-of-withdrawals-of-unauthorized-medications-in-spain/
AEMPS, Number of withdrawals of medications not authorized by the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) in Spain from 2010 to 2023 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1641061/number-of-withdrawals-of-unauthorized-medications-in-spain/ (last visited August 03, 2026)
Number of withdrawals of medications not authorized by the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) in Spain from 2010 to 2023 [Graph], AEMPS, June 18, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1641061/number-of-withdrawals-of-unauthorized-medications-in-spain/
