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UK Seizes Record Counterfeit Weight-Loss Drugs Amid Crime Surge

11/11/2025

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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) says UK-organised crime gangs are producing counterfeit weight-loss drugs, marking the largest seizure of trafficked weight-loss drugs on record.
MHRA official Andy Morling notes the operation is sophisticated, featuring custom packaging and branding.
Many consumers mistake these counterfeit products for safe cosmetic treatments.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting urges against buying medications from unregulated sources and to consult healthcare professionals for weight-loss options.

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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) says UK-organised crime gangs are producing counterfeit weight-loss drugs, marking the largest seizure of trafficked weight-loss drugs on record.
MHRA official Andy Morling notes the operation is sophisticated, featuring custom packaging and branding.
Many consumers mistake these counterfeit products for safe cosmetic treatments.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting urges against buying medications from unregulated sources and to consult healthcare professionals for weight-loss options.