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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Tara Cobham

‘Life-threatening’: Thousands of bogus online pharmacies selling fake Ozempic jabs

Warnings have been issued over fake weight loss jabs that could be “life-threatening” after thousands of fraudulent online pharmacies were uncovered.

Fake versions of Ozempic, a popular brand of weight loss jab, were being sold for as little as £13.70 per dose, along with counterfeit versions of other brands, including Rybelsus and Metformin pills, being offered from 24p.

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