WHO and Eli Lilly Warn of Dangerous Fake Weight-Loss Drugs
Counterfeit versions of popular medications Ozempic, Mounjaro, and others pose serious health risks.
- WHO issues global alert on falsified semaglutide batches found in multiple countries.
- Eli Lilly files lawsuits against entities selling counterfeit tirzepatide products.
- Fake drugs contain incorrect dosages or harmful substances like insulin and bacteria.
- Patients advised to only buy medications from licensed and verified sources.
- High demand and shortages of GLP-1 drugs fuel the rise of dangerous counterfeit markets.