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"Rising Concerns: Fake Ozempic Linked to Life-Threatening Hypoglycemia Cases in the US"

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Source: Reuters.com
"Rising Concerns: Fake Ozempic Linked to Life-Threatening Hypoglycemia Cases in the US"
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Three cases of hypoglycemia in the US were linked to suspected fake versions of Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic, with one case involving a compounded version. Explosive demand for Ozempic and similar drugs for weight loss has fueled a global market for counterfeit versions. Austrian and Lebanese health authorities also reported cases of hypoglycemia linked to suspected fake Ozempic. The FDA is investigating these cases, and Novo Nordisk reported finding some samples of compounded semaglutide to be impure.

Topics:healthhealth-pharmaceuticals#counterfeit-drugs#diabetes#health-pharmaceuticals#hypoglycemia#novo-nordisk#ozempic
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  1. Exclusive: Suspected fake Ozempic linked to three US cases of hypoglycemia  Reuters.com
  2. Three Americans hospitalized with life-threateningly low blood pressure after taking fake Ozempic  Daily Mail
  3. Weight-loss drug overdoses are on the rise  FOX 26 Houston
  4. Ozempic and Wegovy overdose calls have spiked, experts say — here’s what to know about dangerous doses  New York Post
  5. Experts warn of dangerous doses of Ozempic and Wegovy; Overdose report double  FOX 26 Houston

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