Think twice before injecting peptides bought online: unauthorized products can s...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Unauthorized product
Product Description & Identification
If you have used an unauthorized injectable peptide drug and you feel unwell or have concerns, contact a healthcare professional (physician, nurse practitioner, pharmacist).Dispose of these products safely by following municipal or regional guidance for chemicals and other hazardous waste or take the product to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.Use prescription drugs under the care of a healthcare professional and only buy prescription drugs from licensed pharmacies. Be aware of the risks of buying health products online.Do not buy or use unauthorized drugs. Do not use drugs that are labelled “For Research Use Only – Not for Human Consumption”. These can be dangerous to your health.Check the label before you buy. Authorized prescription drugs in Canada have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN). You can also check whether a drug has been authorized for sale by searching Health Canada's Drug Product Database.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
Affected Products
Unauthorized injectable peptide drugs (often sold online and marketed for “anti-aging”, bodybuilding, or “wellness”)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| N I D | 81874 |
| U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/think-twice-injecting-peptides-bought-online-unauthorized-products-can-seriously-harm |
| Issue | Unauthorized product |
| Title | Think twice before injecting peptides bought online: unauthorized products can seriously harm you |
| Product | Unauthorized injectable peptide drugs (often sold online and marketed for “anti-aging”, bodybuilding, or “wellness”) |
| Archived | 0 |
| Category | Drugs |
| Last updated | 2026-04-09 |
| Organization | Communications and Public Affairs Branch |
| What you should do | If you have used an unauthorized injectable peptide drug and you feel unwell or have concerns, contact a healthcare professional (physician, nurse practitioner, pharmacist).Dispose of these products safely by following municipal or regional guidance for chemicals and other hazardous waste or take the product to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.Use prescription drugs under the care of a healthcare professional and only buy prescription drugs from licensed pharmacies. Be aware of the risks of buying health products online.Do not buy or use unauthorized drugs. Do not use drugs that are labelled “For Research Use Only – Not for Human Consumption”. These can be dangerous to your health.Check the label before you buy. Authorized prescription drugs in Canada have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN). You can also check whether a drug has been authorized for sale by searching Health Canada's Drug Product Database.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada. |