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critical Reason Code 14 / 109 / 8180 - Pharmacy certification required

Pharmacy Certification Missing

What this means

Microsoft requires advertisers promoting prescription drugs to maintain market-specific pharmacy certifications (e.g., NABP VIPPS in the US). Without it, prescription-related offers are disapproved.

Why this happens

Online pharmacy without NABP/LegitScript certification; products that adjacently promote prescription terms; pet pharmacy without Vet-VIPPS; or international pharmacies advertising into restricted markets. Microsoft cross-references certification databases automatically.

How to fix it

  1. Apply for NABP VIPPS or LegitScript certification (US market)
  2. Submit certification proof through Microsoft Advertising support
  3. Remove prescription-drug offers from non-certified accounts
  4. Use country-appropriate certification programs (e.g., MHRA UK)

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