Fake Ozempic
There is no bargain to be had for medicine, including Ozempic. The bargain is danger - Shabbir Imber Safdar
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Why Counterfeit Ozempic Is a Global-Growth Industry
Until recently, Novo Nordisk was a sleepy century-old insulin manufacturer. But in the past two years, its diabetes treatment Ozempic has swept the world. After a clinical trial confirmed that the drug, first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2017, produces miraculous weight loss, influencers from Elon Musk to Oprah helped popularize it. The drug has brought new hope to those struggling with obesity and made Novo Nordisk Europe’s most valuable company even as it tore open a Pandora’s box of human vanity. The frenzy surrounding it has sparked global shortages.
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Cheaper Ozempic Alternatives Are Out There. Be Wary of Fakes and Fraudsters.
The high price of weight-loss drugs has people looking for other options. Here’s what to know.
F.D.A. Seizes Thousands of Units of Counterfeit Ozempic
The Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday that it had seized thousands of units of counterfeit Ozempic, the diabetes drug also widely used for weight loss. Some fraudulent Ozempic products may still be on the market, according to the agency.
How to Spot Fake Ozempic
A genuine Ozempic pen does not extend in length when you try to set the dose with the dial. Fake Ozempic boxes might have spelling errors, and the batch number on the box may not match the product strength stated on the same box and pen. The label on a counterfeit pen could also have poorer quality, and it may not stick well to the pen.
Online Ozempic scams are on the rise
Soaring demand for Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs has boosted business for another line of work: online scams
Why Counterfeit Ozempic Is a Global-Growth Industry
The semaglutide weight-loss miracle has a dark side: As desperate patients contend with shortages and sky-high prices, a world of criminals and con artists are filling the void with life-threatening fakes. Katherine Eban investigates our alarmingly active pharmaceutical underground.
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