Major health warning over fake Ozempic injections in the UK [Video]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a warning over fake versions of the drug Ozempic, which has soared in popularity as a tool for weight loss in recent years.

The organisation said using the counterfeit medicine could pose a danger to health, including from unlisted ingredients.

Ozempic was designed to treat type 2 diabetes, but has been widely adopted, including by celebrities, for those trying to lose weight. Wegovy, another drug which includes the same active ingredient – semaglutide – is specifically designed for weight loss.

Semaglutide is used to help suppress appetite, aiding diabetics in managing their blood sugar through weekly injections. However, a side effect of this is significant weight loss.

Both drugs are produced by the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk.

Wegovy is now available on the NHS and from pharmacies in the UK, but demand for Ozempic is still high, meaning customers are turning to unofficial suppliers …