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Counterfeit Weight-Loss Drugs Surge Amid Rising Demand

8/4/2025

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The surge in popularity of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound has sparked a troubling rise in counterfeit medications, endangering health. With one in five Britons turning to unregulated online pharmacies, experts urge heightened consumer vigilance and stronger partnerships between patients and healthcare providers to tackle this alarming trend.

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The surge in popularity of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound has sparked a troubling rise in counterfeit medications, endangering health. With one in five Britons turning to unregulated online pharmacies, experts urge heightened consumer vigilance and stronger partnerships between patients and healthcare providers to tackle this alarming trend.