World Health Organization Issues Fake Ozempic Warning

The World Health Organization and Eli Lilly Co. have issued a warning to consumers regarding fake versions of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. These fake drugs have been found in several countries around the world since 2022. “These [fake] products are often advertised and sold online, through social media or at certain med-spas,” Lilly said in an open letter. “They may contain no medicine, the wrong medicine, incorrect dosages or multiple medicines mixed together, which could result in serious harm.” The WHO recommends using prescriptions from licensed physicians and avoiding buying the drugs from unfamiliar sources. (UPI)