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Thinking about buying GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro? Beware of fake or un...

Published: January 21, 2026Recall ID: 81518Category: generalCountry: Canada

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Product safety - Unauthorized product

Product Description & Identification

Only buy prescription drugs from a licensed pharmacy.Do not buy or use unauthorized products.Look for drugs that have been authorized by Health Canada by checking for the eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN) on the label and by searching Health Canada's Drug Product Database.Speak with your healthcare professional if you have used an unauthorized GLP-1 product and have concerns about your health.Know the risks of buying drugs over the Internet and know how to choose a safe online pharmacy.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints, including suspected counterfeit and unauthorized products, to Health Canada.

Affected Products

Unauthorized and counterfeit versions of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drugs.

Additional Source Details

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N I D81518
U R Lhttps://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/thinking-about-buying-glp-1-drugs-ozempic-or-mounjaro-beware-fake-or-unauthorized
IssueProduct safety - Unauthorized product
TitleThinking about buying GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro? Beware of fake or unauthorized products
ProductUnauthorized and counterfeit versions of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drugs.
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CategoryDrugs
Last updated2026-01-21
OrganizationCommunications and Public Affairs Branch
What you should doOnly buy prescription drugs from a licensed pharmacy.Do not buy or use unauthorized products.Look for drugs that have been authorized by Health Canada by checking for the eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN) on the label and by searching Health Canada's Drug Product Database.Speak with your healthcare professional if you have used an unauthorized GLP-1 product and have concerns about your health.Know the risks of buying drugs over the Internet and know how to choose a safe online pharmacy.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints, including suspected counterfeit and unauthorized products, to Health Canada.

Overview

  • Recalling FirmCommunications and Public Affairs Branch
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