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FDA Warns of Counterfeit Ozempic Injections Threatening Safety

4/15/2025

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The FDA has issued a crucial warning about counterfeit Ozempic injections in the U.S., specifically those marked with lot number PAR0362 and serial numbers beginning with 51746517. Seized on April 9, these dangerous fakes threaten patient safety. To protect themselves, patients must confirm their prescriptions and purchase Ozempic only from authorized sources. Notably, six adverse events reported are not linked to these counterfeit products.

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Story summary

The FDA has issued a crucial warning about counterfeit Ozempic injections in the U.S., specifically those marked with lot number PAR0362 and serial numbers beginning with 51746517. Seized on April 9, these dangerous fakes threaten patient safety. To protect themselves, patients must confirm their prescriptions and purchase Ozempic only from authorized sources. Notably, six adverse events reported are not linked to these counterfeit products.