Fake weight loss injections leave people in comas, urgent safety alert issued
weight loss injections falsely claimed to be Ozempic or Saxenda, have raised serious safety concerns in the UK. Authorities warn the public about the dangers of using these fake products, as several individuals have experienced life-threatening medical complications.
Warning Against Unprescribed Weight Loss Injections
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued an urgent safety alert, urging the public to refrain from purchasing pre-filled pens that are falsely labeled as containing Ozempic or Saxenda without a legitimate prescription. These counterfeit products pose severe health risks.
The MHRA has taken stringent action after discovering 369 counterfeit Ozempic pens in the UK since the beginning of this year. Alarming reports reveal that a «small number of people» have been hospitalized following the use of these fake weight loss injections. Tragically, some individuals have fallen into comas and experienced hypoglycaemic shock, a dangerous condition that can result in fatality.
MHRA's Chief Safety Officer's Warning
Dr. Alison Cave, Chief Safety Officer at MHRA, emphasized the critical importance of avoiding the purchase of weight loss pens from unauthorized sources. She stated, «Buying products such as Ozempic or Saxenda without a prescription, from illegally trading suppliers, significantly increases the risk of receiving something which is either fake or not licensed for use in the UK. Products purchased in this way do not meet our strict quality and safety standards, and taking such medicines may put your health at significant risk.»
Dr. Cave continued by advising the public not to use any pre-filled weight loss pens bought online and instead to report such instances to
