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ANMAT Alerts to Fake Oral Ozempic Tablets Sold in Argentina

The move follows a global surge in semaglutide counterfeits with stakeholders directed to a legitimate oral alternative, Dutide.

El foco no debería estar en los perjuicios del sobrepeso sino en los beneficios del plan de descenso. Foto Shutterstock.
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Overview

  • ANMAT has warned that tablets labeled as Ozempic and allegedly made by Pharma Argentina SA are counterfeit.
  • The regulator noted that Ozempic is only marketed in injectable form and no oral semaglutide tablets are authorized.
  • Pharma Argentina SA is not registered with ANMAT to import or produce any medications.
  • Officials have opened a criminal investigation after learning the fake tablets were offered online.
  • ANMAT highlighted Dutide as the sole approved domestic semaglutide tablet alternative.