MedExpress Bans Code Sharing Publicly – What Now?
MedExpress has recently tightened its referral programme rules, no longer allowing users to post their referral codes publicly. The company has warned that violating this policy could result in revoked credits, leaving many affiliates and customers in a tricky situation.
We have always tried to help patients receive discounts on their “consultations” with MedExpress but unfortunately – for now at least it looks like we should not share the codes – MedExpress also stated on the phone this applies to Levity too, so we have paused adding Levity to the Monj index.
Why the Change?
While MedExpress hasn’t officially explained the shift, regulation changes appear to be the main reason, but such restrictions are often introduced to:
Prevent spammy promotion (e.g., codes flooding forums/social media).
Encourage genuine, personal referrals instead of mass sharing.
Maintain brand reputation by avoiding aggressive marketing tactics.
Regulation reasons are a little contradictory at the moment as Levity’s website has had no change of policy.
What Happens If You’ve Already Shared Your Code Publicly?
The big question is whether past referrals will still be honoured—or if MedExpress will retroactively remove credits. Since the policy is new, many are waiting for official clarification, including Monj.
Recommended steps:
Remove old public posts (if possible) to avoid penalties.
Keep records of earned credits in case of disputes.
Contact MedExpress support to confirm whether past shares are affected.
It appears that MedExpress is still permitting the sharing of Awin affiliate codes, as an example: AW***.
While you may not be able to apply a discount to your own MedExpress orders, affiliate commissions are still being paid out—following the same rules as before for personal referrals.
The Awin scheme was offered by MedExpress customers to those who had accrued over £1200 in personal referral credit as what we can assume is a reward for bringing over 30 new customers.
How Can You Still Share Your Referral Code?
Since public posting is off the table, consider these compliant alternatives:
Private messages (friends, family, or genuine contacts).
Direct recommendations (if someone asks about MedExpress).
Networking in approved communities (some groups allow referrals if relevant).
What’s Next?
Many users are awaiting an official response from MedExpress regarding:
Where codes can be shared (e.g., is social media tagging allowed?).
Whether existing credits are safe.
Alternative ways to promote referrals under the new rules.
Final Thoughts now that MedExpress Bans Code Sharing
If MedExpress’s referral programme was a key part of your strategy, this change could be frustrating. However, focusing on personal referrals may now be the only viable option—unless the company adjusts its stance.
Have you been affected? Let us know and contact us if MedExpress has revoked your credits or provided further updates!