Blood drug baron faces jail
The creator of a controversial ‘wonder drug’ made from human blood faces jail for risking patient safety to pocket millions from the sale of outlawed medicines.
David Noakes, 65, is the CEO and beneficial owner of Immuno Biotech Ltd.
He used the firm to promote products containing GcMAF, made using human blood and claimed it was a cure for a number of illnesses and conditions including cancer, multiple sclerosis, HIV and autism.
But products containing GcMAF are thought to cause a significant health risk.
Noakes appeared at Southwark Crown Court alongside ex-wife and distribution firm director Loraine Noakes, 58, to admit charges relating to the manufacture, possession and sale of products including the drug.
Noakes, of Waldershare, Dover, admitted two counts of manufacturing a medicinal product without a manufacturer’s licence, two of selling or supplying medicinal products without market authorisation, and one count of money laundering.
A single count of possessing an unauthorised medical product, which he denied, will lie on file.
Loraine Noakes, of Ringwood, Hampshire, admitted two counts of selling or supplying medicinal products without market authorisation.
Dr Rodney Smith, a scientist and director of MACRO, previously admitted two counts of manufacturing a medicinal product without a manufacturer’s licence, two of selling or supplying medicinal products without market authorisation and one of possessing an unauthorised medicinal product without market authorisation.
He was involved in sourcing starting products to be used in the manufacturing process, the manufacture of unlicensed medicinal products and their onward supply ready for distribution to customers.
Their sentencing is expected to take place at Southwark Crown Court on 22 November following a two day hearing.
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