Be Alert: Fake Ozempic Everywhere.

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns consumers of fake Ozempic drugs, which can pose serious health risks.

These medicines are shown to suppress appetite in addition to lowering blood sugar levels and therefore are being increasingly prescribed for weight loss in some countries. — WHO

Trace Locations & Dates:

• Brazil: October 2023
• UK and Northern Ireland: October 2023
• United States: December 2023

The counterfeit medication is a form of semaglutide, a diabetes treatment. While legitimate semaglutide products can be expensive and hard to access, the fakes may contain harmful substances, including undeclared active ingredients like insulin.

What to Do:

• WHO advises buying medications from licensed physicians, checking packaging and expiration dates, and storing injectables properly.
• Report fake medication to WHO: rapidalert@who.int
• Verify medication by checking real product photos/descriptions: www.semaglutide.com
• Contact Novo Nordisk customer care: 1-800-727-6500 or www.tinyurl.com/ReportMeds

Ozempic Cost & Celebs:

• The high price of Ozempic (> $900/month) has driven some to seek cheaper alternatives, which may have led to the counterfeiting issue.
• While Novo Nordisk doesn't endorse celebrity promotions, Tracy Morgan and Sharon Osbourne have praised Ozempic for weight loss.

Full Details:

• WHO release: https://www.who.int/news/item/20-06-2024-who-issues-warning-on-falsified-medicines-used-for-diabetes-treatment-and-weight-loss
• Novo Nordisk position on counterfeits: https://www.novonordisk.com/sustainable-business/esg-portal/principles-positions-and-policies/counterfeit-medicines-position.html
• Ozempic savings info: https://www.ozempic.com/savings-and-resources/save-on-ozempic.html
• GoodRx savings claims: https://www.goodrx.com/ozempic
• Sharon Osbourne in Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12747755/Sharon-Osbourne-opens-Russell-Brand-shocking-weight-loss-stormy-marriage-turned-blind-eye-Ozzys-groupies.html