Thinking about buying GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro? Beware of fake or unauthorized products
CanadaThinking about buying GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro? Beware of fake or unauthorized products
Recalling Firm: Communications and Public Affairs Branch
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| N I D | 81518 |
| U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/thinking-about-buying-glp-1-drugs-ozempic-or-mounjaro-beware-fake-or-unauthorized |
| Issue | Product safety - Unauthorized product |
| Title | Thinking about buying GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro? Beware of fake or unauthorized products |
| Product | Unauthorized and counterfeit versions of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drugs. |
| Archived | 0 |
| Category | Drugs |
| Last updated | 2026-01-21 |
| Organization | Communications and Public Affairs Branch |
| What you should do | 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. |
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