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FDA Warns Online Vendors Selling Misbranded Weight-Loss and Diabetes Drugs

FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside of FDA headquarters in White Oak, Maryland

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised an alarm about online vendors selling misbranded weight-loss and diabetes drugs. This warning comes as part of the agency's ongoing efforts to protect public health and ensure the safety and efficacy of medications available on the market.

The FDA has identified a concerning trend in which unscrupulous online vendors are marketing and distributing drugs that claim to offer quick and easy solutions for weight loss or diabetes management. These vendors often sell medications without proper labeling and in some cases, the drugs may contain harmful ingredients that can pose serious risks to consumers.

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