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Illegal Online Pharmacies Selling Dangerous Weight Loss Drugs

Study reveals significant health risks and financial scams associated with unlicensed semaglutide sales

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Overview

  • 42% of online pharmacies selling semaglutide operate without valid licenses.
  • Illegal versions of the drug often contain incorrect dosages and contaminants.
  • Consumers face scams where products are paid for but never delivered.
  • Semaglutide overdoses have increased due to dosing errors from non-branded versions.
  • FDA has issued warnings about the dangers of compounded semaglutide products.