Illegal Online Pharmacies Selling Dangerous Weight Loss Drugs
Study reveals significant health risks and financial scams associated with unlicensed semaglutide sales
- 42% of online pharmacies selling semaglutide operate without valid licenses.
- Illegal versions of the drug often contain incorrect dosages and contaminants.
- Consumers face scams where products are paid for but never delivered.
- Semaglutide overdoses have increased due to dosing errors from non-branded versions.
- FDA has issued warnings about the dangers of compounded semaglutide products.