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In the middle CNBC took on the task of carrying out an investigation and buy one of said illegal drugs to inform clients about the potential threats of engaging in such practices.
The black market for the drug Ozempic has been increasing. It is a highly counterfeit drug because millions of people seek it with the intention of losing weight.
According to the media article, bought the drug from a company called Laver Beauty for a price of US$219 for a one-month treatment, a much lower cost compared to the official list which reaches US$968.
The medicine was sent by parcel from a building in China. It arrived in a cardboard box with no refrigeration except for two melted ice packs, even though the drug is supposed to be stored refrigerated.
Although Chinese writing appeared on the packaging, according to CNBC, the medicine looked authentic. It even showed the logo of Novo Nordisk, the laboratory behind this drug.
When the company was questioned about the smuggled medication, it said in an email that appeared to be a legitimate product that may have been diverted or distributed in the Chinese market at the end of 2023, so It would not be approved for the US market.
Precisely for this reason he issued a warning, Since they cannot confirm that it is an authorized drug, it presents a health risk, even with fatal results.
It should be noted that these illegal operations do not focus only on the drug Ozempic, but also on Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, all belonging to the same line of drugs that have become very popular for weight loss.
What is Ozempic and why do so many people in the United States want to purchase this medication?
To understand the reason behind why the medicine Ozempic is being counterfeited and is often found as contrabandit must be explained that it is a diabetes drug developed by the Novo Nordisk laboratory.
Although a prescription and having a chronic illness are required to access the medication, this It began to become popular when it demonstrated great effectiveness in losing weight.according to the report of CNBC.
However, Health authorities ask to avoid buying medicines of dubious origin and do not trust internet pages or social media accounts that claim to sell them for only a part of the original cost because, in the best of cases, you could receive the drug in question, but in others, only saline solution, or worse, something that puts your health at risk.
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