Google Ads Bans Pill / Tablet Presses Ads

Posted on July 2, 2025
Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article

TL;DR Summary of Google’s Upcoming Ban on Ads for Tablet and Pill Presses

Google will prohibit ads for tablet and pill presses starting September 1, 2025, categorizing them as dangerous products. This ban includes related equipment like encapsulating machines, dies, and molds used in pill production. Additionally, advertisers promoting products with Restricted Drug Terms must obtain certification to use personalized targeting in select countries. Policy enforcement will gradually ramp up over six weeks post-implementation.

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Summary of the Policy Update

Starting September 1, 2025, Google Ads will ban advertisements promoting tablet presses, pill presses, and all associated equipment used in the creation or imprinting of tablets and capsules. This move is part of Google’s ongoing effort to restrict dangerous products or services on its advertising platforms.

Details of the Restricted Products

  • Tablet and pill presses
  • Tableting machines
  • Dies, molds, stamps, and punches used for pill manufacturing
  • Encapsulating machines and related components

Enforcement and Timeline

Google will begin enforcing this updated policy on the stated date, with full enforcement expected to be in place approximately six weeks later. Advertisers promoting these restricted products will no longer be able to run ads on Google Ads or Google Shopping platforms.

Restricted Drug Term Personalization Certification

In addition to the product bans, Google requires advertisers in the United States, Canada, and New Zealand who wish to promote products containing Restricted Drug Terms to healthcare professionals to apply for and obtain a special Restricted Drug Term Personalization Certification. Without this certification, they cannot use Google’s personalized targeting tools for such promotions. Advertisers outside these countries are not eligible due to differing regulations.