Ozempic fakes: How criminals are using this technique to spread dangerous drugs
Briefly

Drew's risky purchase of dubious Ozempic exposes a significant threat in drug manufacturing: counterfeit medications can lead to severe health consequences, including death.
The incident reveals how criminal organizations exploit the demand for drugs like Ozempic, manufacturing dangerous fakes by copying authentic batch numbers, leading to widespread health risks.
Experts warn that counterfeit drugs, such as fake Ozempic pens resembling insulin, could cause severe reactions like seizures and even death, highlighting a global health crisis.
Every year, counterfeit pharmaceuticals claim around a million lives worldwide, with fake medications causing tens of thousands of fatalities in just the U.S. alone.
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