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What are prescription-only drugs?
Prescription-only medicines (POMs) are drugs that require a prescription from a qualified healthcare professional, such as a doctor, before they can be dispensed. This is because they can be harmful if used incorrectly or without medical supervision. The Voy ad was banned because it showed a pill, implying a POM.
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