Alarm Raised Over Counterfeit Weight Loss Medications in Sweden
Health authorities in Sweden warn against counterfeit weight loss medications sold by criminal networks.
Key Points
- • Swedish criminal networks are selling counterfeit weight loss medications like Ozempic.
- • The counterfeit drugs are targeted at the Swedish black market.
- • The Swedish Medical Products Agency has issued a warning about these products.
- • Injecting these counterfeit drugs poses significant health risks.
Swedish health authorities are sounding the alarm over the rise of counterfeit weight loss medications being sold by criminal networks. The Swedish Medical Products Agency (Läkemedelsverket) is particularly concerned about fake products marketed as Ozempic, which are flooding the black market. These counterfeit drugs are reportedly being shipped from within Sweden by Postnord and come with Swedish labeling that mimics legitimate products, making them difficult to distinguish from genuine medications.
Läkemedelsverket has highlighted the serious health risks posed by these counterfeit substances, especially for individuals who may be injecting them, as warned by supervisory investigator Martin Burman. He emphasized that purchasing injections from dubious sources not only endangers health but also contributes to broader issues of drug trafficking in the region. The counterfeit medications are often available on websites that also sell doping substances and narcotics, raising further concerns about their safety and authenticity.