WHO and Eli Lilly Combat Surge of Fake Weight Loss Drugs
TL;DR
The World Health Organization has issued a global alert about counterfeit versions of Ozempic, a drug primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes but also popular for weight loss. The fake drugs, which have been seized in the UK, US, and Brazil, pose significant health risks as they may not contain the active ingredient semaglutide or could contain other medications like insulin. The WHO advises sourcing the drug only through reputable channels to avoid these dangers.
- Global alert issued over fake-Ozempic drugs BBC.com
- Fake Weight Loss Drugs: What To Know As Eli Lilly Plans Lawsuits Against Mounjaro, Zepbound Counterfeiters Forbes
- WHO issues warning on falsified medicines used for diabetes treatment and weight loss World Health Organization (WHO)
- Fake Ozempic hits U.S. and Europe, WHO warns Quartz
- Eli Lilly sues weight loss drug knockoff sellers Axios
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