As you know, Facebook is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. It has over 2 billion active users every month and is used by businesses to promote their products or services online.
Facebook is very strict in advertising health and medical products or services because these products can be potentially harmful to users. Facebook wants to ensure that users are safe and that any health and medical products or services promoted on the platform are legitimate and effective.
If you are a health or medical business, it’s important to be aware of Facebook’s policies before promoting your products or services. Otherwise, your account may be restricted or even banned.
In this article, we’ll go over everything you need to know about promoting health and medical products or services on Facebook. I’ll also give you some tips on how to avoid getting your account restricted.
Facebook Ads Policy for Medical and Health Products/Services
Medical and Health Products: Ads for medical and healthcare goods are generally permitted provided that they do not create negative self-perception or exaggerated claims, and that they comply with other relevant regulations (for example, Personal Health, Promotion of Prescription Drugs, and Unsafe Substances).
Prior written permission is required for advertisements that promote the sale of prescription drugs on Facebook. However, medical and healthcare goods, including prescription pharmaceuticals, may not be sold through our commerce platforms.
Advertising Policy: Facebook generally permits the promotion of medical and healthcare goods (except for unsafe supplements and prescription drugs), ad content must not contribute to negative self-perception in order to promote diet, weight reduction, or other health related items.
Additionally, advertisements must not make any deceptive, fraudulent, or incorrect claims. Facebook also bans advertising that include debunked healthcare product, therapy, and vaccination claims verified by third-party fact checkers or, in some cases, by organizations with particular expertise.
Commerce Policy: Facebook don’t allow listings to promote the sale of any pharmaceuticals or medical services, such as prescription drugs and ingestible supplements.