Unapproved SARMs found to be significantly underdosed

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is advising that Eagle Research Lab branded selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.

TGA Laboratory testing of Eagle Research Lab SR-9009, S-23, YK-11 and RAD-140 has found that these products contain significantly less active ingredient than stated on the label. This means consumers cannot rely on the label to know what they are taking.

SARMs taken either alone or in combination with other medication can cause serious side effects.

Consumers are advised that all SARMs are prescription-only medicines in Australia.

Eagle Research Lab SR-9009, S-23, YK-11 and RAD-140 are not included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods and have not been assessed by the TGA for quality, safety or efficacy as required under Australian legislation.

We advise consumers to exercise extreme caution when buying medicines and medical devices online.

Products purchased over the internet:

• may be fake
• may have the wrong amount of active ingredient
• may contain undisclosed or harmful ingredients
• may not meet the same standards of quality, safety and efficacy as those approved by us for supply in Australia
• may be available for sale despite not being approved for supply in Australia.

Supplying unapproved products, such as Eagle Research Lab SR-9009, S-23, YK-11 and RAD-140, is illegal under Australian therapeutic goods legislation and significant criminal and civil penalties can apply.

Information for consumers

• Stop using Eagle Research Lab branded SR-9009, S-23, YK-11 and RAD-140 and take any remaining product to your local pharmacy for safe disposal.
• If you have any concerns arising from your use of this product, consult your health practitioner.
• If you suspect you have had a side effect (also known as an adverse event) to this or a similar medicine, report it to the TGA. 
• If you are considering purchasing medicines from overseas watch this short video on the risks associated with buying medicines and medical devices online.

Action we are taking

Eagle Research Lab SR-9009, S-23, YK-11 and RAD-140 form part of an ongoing investigation.

Our investigation and compliance activities identify therapeutic goods that compromise the health and safety of consumers. The TGA has a regulatory compliance framework which is used when determining appropriate compliance action. Individuals, health practitioners and businesses must understand their legal obligations under the Act before supplying, advertising or importing therapeutic goods.

Consequences for non-compliance may include infringement notices, direction or prevention notices, or civil or criminal penalties. Penalties that can be imposed for breaches of the Act include civil penalties of up to $1.82 million per breach for individuals or $18.2 million per breach for corporations, and criminal penalties of up to 7 years imprisonment.  For more information on the actions, we may take in relation to alleged non-compliance, please see the Compliance and enforcement hub on the TGA website.

Report counterfeit medicines and medical devices

If you are worried about counterfeit medicines or medical devices, and want to report an issue, you can report the matter to the TGA:

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