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UK Drug Dealers Combine Ozempic with Dangerous Substances

2/22/2025

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In the UK, a troubling trend emerges as drug dealers peddle Ozempic, a weight-loss injection, alongside dangerous substances like cocaine and MDMA for £170. Psychiatrists are alarmed by patients resorting to illegal purchases. With 1.45 million prescriptions issued in 2023/24, safety warnings about choking risks during surgery add to the growing concerns surrounding this drug.

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Story summary

In the UK, a troubling trend emerges as drug dealers peddle Ozempic, a weight-loss injection, alongside dangerous substances like cocaine and MDMA for £170. Psychiatrists are alarmed by patients resorting to illegal purchases. With 1.45 million prescriptions issued in 2023/24, safety warnings about choking risks during surgery add to the growing concerns surrounding this drug.