The purchase of anabolic steroids without a prescription is technically illegal in the United Arab Emirates but pharmacies often sell them without prescriptions.
Although drugs like Sustanon and Deca are not banned in the UAE, they cannot be legally sold without a prescription. This year, The National found anabolic steroids including Andriol, Sustanon and Deca – all banned by the International Olympic Committee – were available from some Dubai chemists without prescription, as well as from gyms and trainers.
Khalil, who is taking a break from competition, said: “I know many chemists in Dubai and Sharjah who will sell me these drugs without a prescription.”
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